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| (1) A Veterinary Surgeon or an authorized officer shall, upon a request made by the owner of any male animal above the age of one year or by any other person on behalf of such owner, if he is satisfied that such animal is fit for breeding, issue to such owner or other person a certificate to the effect that the animal is fit for breeding. |
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| (2) A certificate issued under subsection (1) shall contain the prescribed particulars relating to the identity and the description of the animal in respect of which the certificate is issued. |
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| (3) Every person in possession of a certificate issued under subsection (1) shall upon demand made therefor by any Veterinary Surgeon or authorized officer produce the certificate for inspection. |
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| (4) For the purposes of the certificate to be issued under subsection (1) in respect of any animal, a Veterinary Surgeon or an authorized officer may fix the age of that animal after inspection if the owner thereof is unable to establish the age of that animal. |
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