It is narrated from Hazrat Imran bin Husain (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: There is no basis in taking the best animals in zakat, or in evading the payment of zakat through tricks and excuses, or in injuring animals with spears.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / أول مسند البصريين / 19855
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:صحيح الغيره، وهذا إسناد منقطع، الحسن البصري لم يسمع من عمران