Unless the context otherwise indicates, words and phrases in these regulations must have the same meaning assigned thereto in the Act, and—

"character"

means a symbol or letter with a pattern which substantially conforms with a character indicated in the Annexure, but does not include a numeral;

"large stock"

means cattle and equine, and includes any other species of animals which the Minister may by notice in the Gazette declare to be large stock for the purposes of the Act;

"numeral mark"

as a noun, means a numeral or numerals applied on animals, irrespective of whether or not it leaves a permanent mark or scar;

"small stock"

means sheep and goats, and includes any other species of animals which the Minister may by notice in the Gazette declare to be small stock for the purposes of this Act;

"tattoo"

means any mark made by inserting ink or other pigment or colouring matter into punctures made on any animal;

"the Act"

means the Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act No. 6 of 2002).