For the purposes of this Directive the following definitions shall apply:

1. 1.

   ‘animal’: any animal (including fish, reptiles or amphibians) bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin or fur or for other farming purposes;

2. 2.

   ‘owner’ or ‘keeper’: any natural or legal person or persons responsible for or in charge of animals whether on a permanent or temporary basis;

3. 3.
   ‘F1competent authorities’ means competent authorities as defined in Article 3(3) of Regulation X1(EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council 4