Whenever any sheep becomes affected or infected with any contagious, infectious or communicable disease or whenever symptoms of any contagious, infectious or communicable disease shall have developed in any sheep, notice shall be given in writing or facsimile to the board by the owner or agent in charge of such sheep. The board shall be authorized and empowered to make and promulgate rules not inconsistent with law, for the especial enforcement of this section as may by the board be deemed necessary to prevent the introduction or dissemination of any infection among sheep of this state.