(1)In this Act—
“animal” includes bird, fish and reptile;
“authorised officer” means an officer of the Ministry generally or specially authorised in writing by the Ministry for the purposes of this Act;
“domestic animal” means any animal which is tame or which has been or is being tamed;
“horse” means any member of the equine species;
“Minister” means the Minister of Agriculture;
“Ministry” means the Ministry of Agriculture;
“police officer” means a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary or of any Harbour Police;
“premises” includes land;
“statutory provision” has the meaning assigned to it by section 1( f) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 [1954 c.33] ;
“veterinary surgeon” has the meaning assigned to it by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 [1966 c.36] , and includes a veterinary practitioner within the meaning of that Act.
(2)A reference in this Act to any animal shall include a reference to the male, female and young of that animal.