The LIVE-STOCK IMPORTATION ACT, 1898

Sections

Section 2: Definitions.

In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,—

(a) the expression “infectious or contagious disorders” includes tick-pest, anthrax, glanders, farcy, scabies and any other disease or disorder which may be specified by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette; and

(b) “live-stock” includes horses, kine, camels, sheep and any other animal which may be specified by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette ; (c) “import” means the bringing or taking, by sea, land or air into 8[India.] (d) “live-stock products” include meat and meat products of all kinds includ­ing fresh, chilled and frozen meat, tissue, organs of poultry, pig, sheep, goat; egg and egg powder, milk and milk products; bovine, ovine and caprine, embryos, ova, semen; pet food products of animal origin and any other animal product which may be specified by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette.