The College was established on 12th July 1955. Animal Genetics and Breeding was a part of curriculum of the B.V.Sc. & A.H. since inception of the degree course. But it was taught by the Department of Animal Husbandry. Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding was carved out of Department of Animal Husbandry and established as separate department in the year 1963. Post graduate programme is also going on in the discipline of Animal Breeding and Genetics since the establishment of the department.