On and after July 1, 1956, the Division of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture, and its agents, may subject all cattle in this State to tests for brucellosis, which tests shall be conducted in accordance with rules and regulations established and promulgated by the Board of Agriculture, due consideration being given to the percentage of cattle tested, the desirability of maintaining the cattle population free from brucellosis, and other related factors.
N.J.S. § 4:5-93.48