A Field Guide to Heritage Cattle

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July/August 2007
Jennifer Nemec and Oscar H. Will III 
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Pineywoods

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The Pineywoods breed developed in the wild through natural selection. Descended from Spanish cattle first introduced in the New World in the 1500s, Pineywoods animals are characterized by extreme tolerance for heat and humidity, excellent forage and browse utilization and self sufficiency. The breed was kept small because regional farmers and loggers preferred compact oxen.

size: small  to medium 
coat:  varies widely 
horns:  medium 
use:  multipurpose 
origins: Mississippi, U.S.A. 
availability:  scarce 
climate:  warm temperate 
ALBC  rating: critical

www.PCRBA.org 
Pineywoods Cattle Registry
Secretary Mrs. Julie Brown
183 Sebron Ladner Place
Poplarville, MS 39470
601-795-4672
cowpencreek1@aol.com

Randall or Randall Lineback

Randall or Randall Lineback cattle trace their origins to the Randall family farm in Sunderland, Vermont. The breed is known for excellent foraging ability, low maintenance and docile disposition. With a landrace heritage, Randalls, though highly variable in their conformation, are a true multipurpose breed perfect for providing milk, meat and power on subsistence-style farms.

size: small  to medium 
coat:  colorsided; black, red 
horns:  variable 
use:  multipurpose 
origins: Vermont, U.S.A. 
availability:  scarce 
climate:  temperate to cool 
ALBC  rating: critical

www.RandallCattleRegistry.org 
The  Randall Cattle Registry Inc.

www.RandallLineback.com
Randall  Lineback Breed Association

Red Poll

Like many multipurpose cattle originally imported to North America, the Red Poll’s multipurpose genetics were used to create more specialized lines. In Canada, more emphasis initially was placed on dairy production, while the United States saw a big push to take advantage of meat-producing traits. In either case, Red Poll cows are easy keepers, and bulls are in high demand in the crossbred beef industry.

size: medium  to large 
coat: red 
horns:  polled 
use: beef 
origins: Suffolk County, England 
availability:  plentiful 
climate:  temperate 
ALBC  rating: threatened

www.RedPollUSA.org 
American  Red Poll Association 
P.O. Box 147
Bethany, MO   64424
660-425-7318

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