81-2-401. Definitions. As used herein:

(1) "artificial insemination" shall mean the fertilization of or the attempt to fertilize the ova of the female animal by placing and implanting by artificial means in the genital tract of the female animal the seminal fluid obtained from the male animal;

(2) "sire" shall mean the male animal of any species, including but not limited to bulls, stallions, rams, boars, studs, bucks, and cocks.