Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 287. Animal Industry § 287.253

(a) That the owner of the livestock assumes all responsibility and costs incurred in transporting the livestock to the site.

(b) That the owner of the livestock acknowledges in writing that acceptance of the livestock by the department for disposal pursuant to this act does not imply condemnation of the livestock by the state, nor in any way admits liability of the state to the owner or to any other person.