Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

• “the Act” means the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966;

• “approved course” means a course of instruction in the artificial insemination of mares which has been approved by the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons;

• “lay person” means a person who is —

  1. (a)

     not a veterinary surgeon;

  2. (b)

     aged 18 years or over; and

  3. (c)

     either—

     1. (i)

        a student inseminator, carrying out artificial insemination as part of an approved course under the direct and continuous supervision of a veterinary surgeon, or

     2. (ii)

        a qualified inseminator, acting in accordance with a certificate of exemption;

• “the Secretary of State” means the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; and

• “veterinary surgeon” means a person who is registered in the register of veterinary surgeons or in the supplementary register.