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.