Under Order S.O. 203 dated 15.1.1993, Government has prescribed the age limit of 4 months to 12 months for buffalo calves and above 12 months for buffaloes as also above 9 months in the case of goats and sheep for the purpose of their slaughter for export of meat. Amendment of age limits is not under consideration of the Government. (Source: LSUQ No. 950 dated 3.12.1999 by R.P. Singh)