(1) For the purpose of these rules –
(a). a bull shall be deemed to have attained the prescribed age if its two central permanent incisor teeth are fully grown; and
(b). a bull shall be deemed to have been affectively castrated if castration has been done by crushing the cord by a Surgical Castrator or by Surgical operation or removal of testicles by a qualified veterinarian.
2. (a). Application for a license to keep an uncastrated bull under sub-section (1) of section 20 shall be made separately in respect of each bull three months after it attains the prescribed age.
(b). the application shall be in writing and shall contain the following particulars, namely –
(i) the name and address of the person keeping the bull;
(ii) the place at which the bull is kept; and
(iii) the breed, age, colour, right and any other mark of identification of the bull.
(3). On receipt of the application under sub-rule (2), the Veterinary Officer shall inspect the bull and grant a license in Form VI if in his opinion the bull is free from the defects or disease specified in sub-section (1) of section 21.
(4). A bull in respect of which a license under sub-rule (3) has been granted shall as provided. In section 28, be branded, free of charge on the left quarter with the letter “L” which should not be less than 11/8” X11/7” in size.
(5). A license under sub-section (2) of section 20 may be granted for a period not exceeding one year and it may be renewed from time to time free of cost provided the terms and conditions set forth in Form VI are fulfilled.
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