The instititute was founded on October 1, 1998, to study Hanwoo (Korean Cattle) in all aspects, nutrition, genetics, physiology, feeding, managements, and meat processing.

The institute will emphasize to develop research and extension programs which are field- originated. To achieve these objectives, the institute will organize domestic and international symposium/seminars and training program. The members of the institute are faculty in Yeungnam and other universities and research institutes.