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Animal Industry Branch
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The Animal Industry Branch was established within the Ministry of Agriculture and Food on April 1, 1982, replacing the former Live Stock Branch. The branch formed part of the Advisory and Technical Services Division between 1982 and 1990, and the Agricultural and Rural Services Division between 1990 and 1993.
In 1993, the branch was dissolved and the Livestock Technology and Eastern Region Branch assumed the Herd Improvement and record of performance programs.
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The Animal Industry Branch promoted the productivity and long-term viability of Ontario’s beef, sheep, and swine industries through a herd improvement program, the maintenance of record of performance registers, and veterinary assistance programs. The branch also administered acts concerning brands and livestock pounds, and inspects facilities involved in animal industry.
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Annual Reports of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, 1972- 1993
Canadiana Authorities, 1996-12- 24
Maintenance notes
Archivist(s):
Paul McIlroy