The Balekambang Livestock Park in Surakarta, managed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health of Central Java Province, occupies a former office building of the Southern Livestock Service of the Surakarta Residency, which is estimated to have been constructed in 1952. The service’s jurisdiction covered areas including Boyolali, which specialized in dairy cattle; Sragen, which focused on poultry and mixed livestock; and the Umbang-Umbang area, which concentrated on poultry and sheep farming.

A "Perusahaan Jawatan" (government enterprise) is a type of state-owned business entity in which all capital is owned by the government and which is oriented towards public service. The Provincial Government Enterprise strived to empower the autonomous regional branches within its jurisdiction and also supported the advancement of livestock affairs, including various types of poultry farming.

The Provincial Government Enterprise was responsible for issuing regulations on the inspection of transported animals, as well as implementing animal protection and prevention efforts. According to Government Regulation No. 33 of 1951, responsibilities concerning animal husbandry were delegated to the Province of Central Java, with funding provisions to be determined by the Minister of Agriculture's decree.

This regulation, Government Regulation No. 33 of 1951, covers the partial delegation of central government responsibilities in the field of animal husbandry to Central Java Province. These responsibilities include the development of livestock farming and animal health, along with associated matters, such as specialized training for livestock officers (commonly known as animal vaccinators). These trainings were held in the facilities owned by the provincial government enterprise.

The Livestock Park building is located at the front area of Balekambang Park in Surakarta. The structure features an architectural style known as Indische Architectuur (Indies Architecture). It comprises two building masses: the main building and a supporting structure at the rear. The main building features a kuncungan or topengan—a front-facing extension that serves as the entrance. One of the building’s distinctive features is its limasan (pyramid-style) roof with wide overhanging eaves, finished with traditional plastering materials known as bligon. The two structures are connected by a saddle-roofed doorlop (covered passageway). Additionally, both buildings feature krepyak (louvered) window systems.