Section 9: Disposal of diseased animals

(1) Where any animal-
(a) dies of a disease or is slaughtered in accordance with the provisions of this Act; or
(b) is slaughtered otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this Act,
and its carcass is in the opinion of the veterinary officer infected with disease, such carcass shall be disposed of by burning or in such manner as the veterinary officer may direct.
(2) Any fodder, litter, utensils, pens or any other thing which may, in the opinion of a veterinary officer, have come in contact with such animal or its carcass shall be disposed of as directed by the veterinary officer.
(3) A veterinary officer-
(a) may, for the purpose of examining a diseased animal and after disclosing his identity, enter into any premises and may, for the purpose of diagnosing diseases, take blood smears and apply such tests as he may consider necessary; or
(b) may seize and detain any animal in relation to which any such breach, noncompliance or contravention has been committed, provided that such seizure and detention shall be reported without delay to a magistrate or police officer having jurisdiction in the area in which the animal has been seized.