Article 2
For the purposes of this Directive the following definitions shall apply: 1. 'animal`: any animal (including fish, reptiles or amphibians) bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin or fur or for other farming purposes; 2. 'owner` or 'keeper`: any natural or legal person or persons responsible for or in charge of animals whether on a permanent or temporary basis; 3. 'competent authority`: the competent authority within the meaning of Article 2(6) of Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (9).