4:5-24.Ā  Appraisement prior to testing
Immediately before commencing the test, if it is deemed advisable by the department, an appraisement may be made by the owner and an authorized agent orĀ  representative of the department of the market value of the animals as of theĀ  day of appraisement, and in case the animals so appraised react to such official tuberculin test the amount of the appraisement as agreed upon prior toĀ  tuberculin testing shall be official and shall be accepted by the owner and theĀ  department.
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