Section 2 — Definitions

In this Act, unless there is any thing repugnant in the subject or context --

(a) approved bull means a bull certified and branded under section 6 ;

(b) bull means an uncast rated male progeny of a cow or buffalo, not less' than two years of age ;

(c) castrate in relation to a bull means, to deprive it of the power of propagating its species;

(d) Director means the Director of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh, and includes an Additional Director of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh ;

(e) keep in relation to a bull means, to own a bull or to have control, possession or custody thereof for the time being;

(f) Livestock Officer means an officer appointed by the State Government to perform in relation to any area the functions of Livestock Officer under this Act ; and

(g) prescribed' means prescribed by rules made under this Act.