As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Animals" means:
(a) All cattle or animals of the bovine species except dairy breed calves under the age of 1 month.
(b) All horses, mules, burros and asses or animals of the equine species.
(c) All swine or animals of the porcine species.
(d) Alternative livestock as defined in NRS 501.003.
2. "Brand inspection" means a careful examination of each animal offered for such inspection and an examination of any brands, marks or other characteristics thereon.
3. "Department" means the State Department of Agriculture.
4. "Director" means the Director of the Department.
[Part 1:145:1929; NCL § 3849] — (NRS A 1961, 540; 1989, 748; 1993, 433, 1739; 1995, 514; 1999, 3677)