Section 2. Definition of terms.
The following terms shall mean and be understood to be as herein defined:
Large cattle as herein used shall include the cow, carabao, horse, mule, ass, or other domesticated member of the bovine family.
Owner/raiser shall include the herdsman, caretaker, employee or tenant of any firm or entity engaged in the raising of large cattle or other persons in lawful possession of such large cattle.
Cattle rustling is the taking away by any means, method or scheme, without the consent of the owner/raiser, of any of the above-mentioned animals whether or not for profit or gain, or whether committed with or without violence against or intimidation of any person or force upon things. It includes the killing of large cattle, or taking its meat or hide without the consent of the owner/raiser.