Interpretation
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1. In this Schedule—
(a)“bovine animal” means an ox, bullock, cow, heifer, steer or calf;
(b)“bird” means a turkey, domestic fowl, guinea-fowl, duck, goose or quail;
(c)“slaughter in accordance with religious rites” means slaughter without the infliction of unnecessary suffering—
(i)by the Jewish method (Shechita) for the food of Jews by a Jew who is licensed by the Rabbinical Commission and holds a certificate for that purpose; or
(ii)by the Muslim method (Halal) for the food of Muslims by a Muslim who holds a certificate for that purpose.