Exemptions.

Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in this behalf, the provisions of this Act shall not apply to,-

(a) any animal operated upon for vaccine, lymph, serum or any experimental or research purpose at an institution established, conducted or recognised by the Government; or

(b) any cow or animal-

(i) slaughter of which is certified by a Veterinary Officer authorised by the Government, to be necessary in the interests of the public health;

(ii) which is suffering from any disease which is certified by a Veterinary Officer authorised by the Government as being contagious and dangerous to other animals.