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Regulation 2 Interpretation

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(1)

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “flock book” means any book, register, file or data medium—

    1. (a)

      which is maintained by a recognised breeders' organisation; and

    2. (b)

      in which pure bred breeding sheep or goats of a given breed are entered or registered with mention of their ancestors;

  • “herd book” means any book, file or data medium—

    1. (a)

      which is maintained by a recognised breeders' association; and

    2. (b)

      in which pure bred breeding pigs of a specified breed or, as the case may be, pure bred bovines of a given breed, are entered or registered with mention of their ancestors;

  • “Minister” means in relation to England, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and, in relation to Wales and Scotland, the Secretary of State;

  • “recognised organisation” means an organisation recognised by the Minister for the purposes of these Regulations.

(2)

Any reference in these Regulations to a Schedule is a reference to a Schedule to these Regulations.