4:5-31.Ā  Marking affected animals
Any bovine animal affected with advanced or generalized tuberculosis or withĀ  tuberculosis of the udder or which has reacted to the tuberculin test shall beĀ  plainly and permanently marked by any member or duly authorized agent orĀ  representative of the department, and such marking shall not be construed asĀ  cruelty to animals within the meaning of any law of this state.
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