VPRS 3474 Correspondence Files (Animal Industry Division)

This series comprises general correspondence files maintained by the Animal Industry Division (and Animal Research Division) of the Department of Agriculture (VA 618).The Animal Industry Division was formed in 1966 from the Sheep, Beef, Cattle, Pigs and Poultry sections of the former Livestock Division together with the Pasture Branch of the Division of Agriculture. The Division was concerned with research and extension services for the livestock industries, except dairying, in respect of all aspects of animal production as well as the production and management of dryland pastures.By 1976 an Animal Research Division had been established which was administered jointly with the Animal Industry Division.

本系列档案涵盖由农业部（VA 618）动物产业司（及动物研究司）保管的通用公务往来文件。
动物产业司于1966年由原畜牧司的绵羊、肉牛、生猪及家禽业务板块，与农业部牧场分处整合组建。该司负责除乳业外的畜牧产业研究与推广服务，覆盖动物生产的全维度范畴，同时承担旱地牧场的生产与管理工作。
至1976年，动物研究司正式设立，并与动物产业司实行联合管理。