Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-6-3: Destruction of diseased livestock - Appraisal - Payment

A. The State Veterinarian may determine that any livestock is

infected with or has been exposed to any disease posing a threat to

the livestock population of the state.

B. The State Veterinarian may cause the livestock to be

destroyed or disposed of in a manner designed to protect the health

of other livestock. Destroyed or disposed of livestock shall be

appraised by an individual selected by the State Veterinarian and

the owner of the livestock. The owner of the livestock destroyed or

disposed of shall be entitled to be paid the amount of indemnity

approved by the State Board of Agriculture from designated funds.