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What is one of the exceptions to the applicability of the Act?
What is one of the exceptions to the applicability of the Act?
- Slaughter of animals for food consumption
- Animals operated upon for vaccine lymph or research (correct)
- Animals not recognized by the State Government
- Animals used for transportation purposes
Who has the authority to certify the necessity of slaughtering animals in the interest of public health?
Who has the authority to certify the necessity of slaughtering animals in the interest of public health?
- Veterinary Surgeon authorized by the State Government (correct)
- Local Government officials
- Animal welfare organizations
- Public health officials
What does 'diseased' refer to in the context of this Act?
What does 'diseased' refer to in the context of this Act?
- Animals affected by any minor illness
- Healthy animals in quarantine
- Animals affected with glanders or any dangerous epidemic disease (correct)
- Animals displaying aggression
What power does an inspector have under this Act?
What power does an inspector have under this Act?
What should the owner do if they have a diseased horse?
What should the owner do if they have a diseased horse?
What is the maximum penalty for refusing to comply with a notice issued by the Inspector?
What is the maximum penalty for refusing to comply with a notice issued by the Inspector?
Under what condition can a horse be immediately destroyed by the Inspector?
Under what condition can a horse be immediately destroyed by the Inspector?
What can be done with horses certified to be diseased if not affected by glanders or farcy?
What can be done with horses certified to be diseased if not affected by glanders or farcy?
What authority does the Inspector have regarding buildings where diseased horses have been located?
What authority does the Inspector have regarding buildings where diseased horses have been located?
Who can the State Government appoint as inspectors?
Who can the State Government appoint as inspectors?
What is one of the roles of an inspector regarding horses suspected to have dourine?
What is one of the roles of an inspector regarding horses suspected to have dourine?
What happens if the Veterinary Practitioner does not certify a horse as diseased after examination?
What happens if the Veterinary Practitioner does not certify a horse as diseased after examination?
Which action can be taken by the State Government concerning horses maintained for breeding purposes?
Which action can be taken by the State Government concerning horses maintained for breeding purposes?
What is the purpose of appointing veterinary inspectors by the committee?
What is the purpose of appointing veterinary inspectors by the committee?
What can the Council do based on the report from the Committee or visitor?
What can the Council do based on the report from the Committee or visitor?
What does the Council maintain after the commencement of the Act?
What does the Council maintain after the commencement of the Act?
What is required for a person to be entitled to a certificate of registration?
What is required for a person to be entitled to a certificate of registration?
What happens if a person's name is removed from the State Veterinary register?
What happens if a person's name is removed from the State Veterinary register?
What is the maximum fee that may be required for registration according to regulations?
What is the maximum fee that may be required for registration according to regulations?
What must a person on the Indian Veterinary practitioners register do when changing places of residence?
What must a person on the Indian Veterinary practitioners register do when changing places of residence?
What is the role of the Council in determining veterinary education standards?
What is the role of the Council in determining veterinary education standards?
What action must a veterinary practitioner take after receiving an order from an inspector?
What action must a veterinary practitioner take after receiving an order from an inspector?
What should be done if a horse is found affected with dourine during examination?
What should be done if a horse is found affected with dourine during examination?
What is the maximum compensation a veterinary practitioner may award for a horse castrated or destroyed?
What is the maximum compensation a veterinary practitioner may award for a horse castrated or destroyed?
What happens if the compensation amount for a castrated horse exceeds two hundred and fifty rupees?
What happens if the compensation amount for a castrated horse exceeds two hundred and fifty rupees?
What penalty can be imposed for using a diseased horse for breeding purposes?
What penalty can be imposed for using a diseased horse for breeding purposes?
What consequence does an inspector face for unnecessarily entering or searching a property?
What consequence does an inspector face for unnecessarily entering or searching a property?
Who maintains the registers of veterinary practitioners under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984?
Who maintains the registers of veterinary practitioners under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984?
What is the legal protection offered to individuals acting in good faith under this Act?
What is the legal protection offered to individuals acting in good faith under this Act?
Who is entitled to practice as a veterinary practitioner according to the Act?
Who is entitled to practice as a veterinary practitioner according to the Act?
What must the Council do before submitting regulations for granting veterinary qualifications?
What must the Council do before submitting regulations for granting veterinary qualifications?
What can the Central Government do regarding the regulations set by the Council?
What can the Central Government do regarding the regulations set by the Council?
Which position cannot be held by someone who is not a registered veterinary practitioner?
Which position cannot be held by someone who is not a registered veterinary practitioner?
What type of services can a person holding a diploma in veterinary supervision perform?
What type of services can a person holding a diploma in veterinary supervision perform?
What does the Committee under section 12 do in relation to the regulations?
What does the Committee under section 12 do in relation to the regulations?
What is a requirement for granting recognized veterinary qualifications?
What is a requirement for granting recognized veterinary qualifications?
What is the role of the State Government concerning the draft regulations from the Council?
What is the role of the State Government concerning the draft regulations from the Council?
What does 'Minor Veterinary services' specifically refer to?
What does 'Minor Veterinary services' specifically refer to?
What is required for a person to have their name entered in the State Veterinary register?
What is required for a person to have their name entered in the State Veterinary register?
What penalty can be imposed for falsely claiming to be a registered veterinary practitioner?
What penalty can be imposed for falsely claiming to be a registered veterinary practitioner?
What must be paid for the retention of a name in the State Veterinary register every five years?
What must be paid for the retention of a name in the State Veterinary register every five years?
After what time frame is no one allowed to practice veterinary medicine without being registered?
After what time frame is no one allowed to practice veterinary medicine without being registered?
What is the maximum fine for a first conviction of practicing veterinary medicine without registration?
What is the maximum fine for a first conviction of practicing veterinary medicine without registration?
What does the State Government need to prepare for veterinary practitioners?
What does the State Government need to prepare for veterinary practitioners?
What happens to a name in the State Veterinary register if the renewal fee is not paid?
What happens to a name in the State Veterinary register if the renewal fee is not paid?
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Glanders and Farcy
Glanders and Farcy
A disease that affects horses and is considered contagious and dangerous to other animals.
Inspector
Inspector
An official appointed by the local government to investigate and check for diseased horses.
Power of Seizure
Power of Seizure
The act of taking a horse from the owner when the inspector suspects the animal is diseased.
Horse Examination
Horse Examination
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Notification of Diseased Horse
Notification of Diseased Horse
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Veterinary Practitioner
Veterinary Practitioner
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Dourine
Dourine
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Segregation
Segregation
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Destruction of Diseased Horses
Destruction of Diseased Horses
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Disinfection
Disinfection
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Prohibition Order
Prohibition Order
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Removal Order
Removal Order
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Order
Order
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Castration
Castration
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Market value
Market value
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Compensation
Compensation
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Committee under Section 12
Committee under Section 12
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Appointment of Veterinary Inspectors
Appointment of Veterinary Inspectors
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Recognizing Veterinary Qualifications
Recognizing Veterinary Qualifications
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Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education
Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education
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Indian Veterinary Practitioners Register
Indian Veterinary Practitioners Register
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Certificate of Registration
Certificate of Registration
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Updating Register with Additional Qualifications
Updating Register with Additional Qualifications
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Removing Names from Registers
Removing Names from Registers
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Registered Veterinary Practitioner in India
Registered Veterinary Practitioner in India
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Council's Power to Set Veterinary Education Standards
Council's Power to Set Veterinary Education Standards
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Consultation with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Consultation with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research
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Committee for Reviewing Veterinary Education Standards
Committee for Reviewing Veterinary Education Standards
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Restrictions on Non-Registered Veterinary Practitioners
Restrictions on Non-Registered Veterinary Practitioners
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Exceptions for Non-Registered Veterinarians
Exceptions for Non-Registered Veterinarians
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State Government's Permission for Unqualified Individuals
State Government's Permission for Unqualified Individuals
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Minor Veterinary Services
Minor Veterinary Services
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Recognized Veterinary Qualification
Recognized Veterinary Qualification
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State Veterinary Register
State Veterinary Register
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Renewal Fee
Renewal Fee
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Veterinary Health Certificate
Veterinary Health Certificate
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State Veterinary Council
State Veterinary Council
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Unauthorised Veterinary Practice
Unauthorised Veterinary Practice
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Falsely Claiming Veterinary Registration
Falsely Claiming Veterinary Registration
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Study Notes
Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 1954
- Synonym: Gujarat Cow Slaughter Act
- Purpose: Preserve animals suitable for milk production, breeding, or agriculture.
- Applicability: Specific to Gujarat, Western India.
- Prohibits cattle slaughter.
- Restrictions on transportation: Person transporting cattle from one region or state to another is assumed to be doing so for slaughter unless proven otherwise.
- Restrictions on sale of beef: Prohibits sale, storage, transport, or offering of beef and beef products.
- Allowed slaughter (of other animals): Animals other than cattle may be slaughtered only after a certificate from the Competent Authority is issued.
- Penalties: Offenses are cognizable, allowing arrest without a warrant. Penalties include imprisonment or fines.
Glanders and Farcy Act of 1899
- Passed by the Governor-General of India.
- Definition (diseased): Animals affected by glanders, farcy, or other dangerous epidemic diseases.
- Inspection rights: Inspectors are allowed to enter and search a designated area (e.g. a field, building) to check for diseased horses.
- Seizure power: Inspectors can seize horses suspected to be diseased.
- Examination: Horses seized must be examined as quickly as possible by a veterinarian designated by the local government.
- Reporting to authorities: Owners of diseased horses have to report the disease of their horse to designated local authorities.
- Penalties: Whoever does not comply with the reporting procedures or removes a diseased horsed from the designated area will receive penalties, that are outlined in the act.
- Destruction of diseased animals: If a veterinarian determines that a horse is diseased, the horse must be destroyed. Exceptions may apply, where the state government may permit alternative treatment.
- Disposal of diseased areas: Places where diseased horses have been are subject to disinfection and/or destruction of fittings/material.
- Disposal of healthy animals: If upon examination, a horse is not diseased, the horse will be returned to its owner.
The Dourine Act, 1910
- Act 05 of 1910
- State government power: Can create regulations for registering horses for breeding.
- State government appointment: Can appoint inspectors and veterinary practitioners.
- Inspection: Inspectors can enter and search for horses with dourine
- Prohibition/order: Owners of horses suspected of having dourine prohibited from using the horse, or obliged to remove them
- Seizure authorization: Orders for segregation to designated areas may be issued
- Veterinary examination: A veterinarian must examine suspected horses.
- Castration/destruction: If dourine is confirmed, horses may be castrated or destroyed.
- Compensation: The state government will pay compensation based on market value to the affected horse owner.
The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984
- Purpose: Regulate veterinary practice.
- Key responsibility of the VCI: Maintains registers of veterinarians and related information.
- State authority: Parliament has no power to create laws concerning veterinary matters in different states.
- Registered practitioners: Defines "registered veterinary practitioner", a title for individuals properly registered.
- Council membership: Outlines who may be nominated as a member of the advisory council, including different roles (e..g. Directors of Animal Husbandry).
Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education (Act page 17)
- Council authority: The Council may set the minimum standards of veterinary education
- Regulations compliance: State needs to comply to the Council's specified regulations
- Comments review: The Central government needs to check all comments from different states and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, before it approves or disapproves any regulations or amendments from the council.
- Committee reports: A committee (mentioned in section 12) from time to time will provide an update on the efficacy of the veterinary education standards and recommend changes/updates to the council.
Rights of Enrolled Individuals (Act page 18)
- Restrictions on who may hold veterinary positions within the government/institutions
- Restrictions on what services can be performed by individuals in relevant states, and under what conditions
- Conditions for veterinary services: Permits for veterinary services to be provided by people who are not enrolled members of the veterinary council.
Establishment and Composition of State Veterinary Councils (Act page 19)
- State establishment: State governments have a requirement to assemble veterinary councils
- State register preparation: Each state is required to register practitioners.
- Fee payment: Individuals may register by paying a specified fee, and this fee may be renewed every few years.
- State transfer: Transfer of registration between states is a possibility.
- Penalties: Penalties for falsely claiming registration may involve fines or imprisonment.
Miscellaneous
- Penalty: For practicing veterinary medicine outside of one year from the date outlined in the act.
- Practicioners after the expiry of one year from the date mentioned in the act.
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This quiz explores key provisions and exceptions of the Animal Health Act, particularly regarding the inspection and management of diseased horses. Participants will learn about the powers of inspectors, the responsibilities of owners, and the implications of noncompliance. Test your understanding of this important legislation!
