The word Cattle for the purpose of insurance refers to the following animals whether indigenous, exotic or cross bred, within the age limit indicated. Milch Cows - 2 years to 10 years, Milch Buffaloes - 3 years to 12 years, Stud bulls (Cow / Buffaloes species) - 3 years to 8 years, Bullocks (Castrated bulls and Castrated male buffaloes) - 3 years to 12 years
Poultry means domesticated species of birds, reared for eggs, meat or feathers and includes chicken, ducks, geese, turkey, guinea fowls etc.
Poultry for the purpose of insurance refers to (a) layers (b) brollers and (c) parent stock (hatchery) which are exotic and cross bred.
Exotic birds mean those whose parents are of foreign breed.
Rural insurances cover the risks of the rural folk.