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livestock, kept for the purpose of breeding , buying , selling , or <br /> boarding such animals or engaged in the training of dogs for <br /> guard or sentry purposes , and which establishment is so con- <br /> structed that the animals cannot stray. therefrom; or any person <br /> owning or keeping 15 or more animals , excluding domesticated <br /> livestock , each of which is four months of age or older. <br /> 9 . Competent Person: A person of suitable age and discre- <br /> tion to keep an animal under sufficient restraint and control in <br /> order to prevent harm to the animal and to persons , ', other <br /> animals, including but not limited to domesticated livestock, or <br /> property. <br /> 10 . Cruel and Cruel Treatment: Every act, omission , or <br /> neglect whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering , or death <br /> is caused or permitted; such acts or omissions shall include , but <br /> not , be limited to, beating , kicking , hanging , submerging under <br /> water, suffocating , poisoning , setting on fire , and depriving of <br /> food, water, and medical treatment, or otherwise subjecting the <br /> animal to conditions detrimental to its health or general <br /> welfare . Such terms, however, shall not be construed to include <br /> lawful taking of animals under the jurisdiction and regulation of <br /> the Wildlife Resources Commission, lawful activities sponsored by <br /> agencies conducting biomedical research or training, lawful ac- <br /> tivities for sport. <br /> 11. Domesticated Livestock : Livestock raised for the <br /> production of meat, milk, eggs, fiber, or used for draft or <br /> 6 <br />