Department of Animal Science plays a vital role for development of livestock sector in Myanmar. It is a key department that trains subjects related with animal husbandry in the University of Veterinary Science since 1957. The first Head of Animal Science Department was Dr. R.B. Griffith.

In 1983, under the Head of Department, Dr. Than Htay, there was a livestock farm for demonstration of animal husbandry practices to the students. However, in 1996 according to the arrangement of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, the demonstration livestock farm of the University was handed over to Livestock Feedstuff and Milk Product Enterprise except cattle farm which was kept in the hand of University for demonstration purpose for the students.

After that the Ministry considered to install better teaching facilities by establishing a demonstration farm for the University in collaboration with private livestock companies. As a result, in 2010, demonstration farms for poultry (both Layer and Broiler) and cattle were constructed for the University. The construction of these farms and expenses were mainly sponsored by Myanmar CP Livestock Company Limited and managed by the University.  In 2016-2017 fiscal year, dairy cattle demonstration farm and 2020-2021 fiscal year, pig demonstration farm were constructed respectively and used for demonstration purposes for the students. In addition, the University was collaborated with Japfa Company Limited to expand the cattle fattening farm and establishment of 7 acres pasture land for the cattle in 2017. These facilities are very useful for the undergraduate and postgraduate students for researches.