 Origin: United States, New England
Distribution: Small herds throughout the United States Uses: Dairy, beef, and draft Status: Critical Breed Features: Randall Linebacks are named for their white linebacked-pattern with blue-black markings, including a roan pattern on their sides and dark noses, eye rings, ears, feet and teats. Cows are medium-sized and have dairy conformation. Bulls are large and have rapid growth rates. History: The breed originated in the United States, derived from a variety of breeds imported to the New England area by the Dutch, English and French. Purebred Linebacks were lost to crossbreeding with Holsteins during the 1900’s. The Randall family of Vermont gave this breed their name because they maintained one of the few herds that was never crossbred. When their herd was dispersed, a few animals were saved from slaughter and entered a breed conservation program that is still maintained to preserve genetic diversity and health of the breed. Breed Associations: Randall Cattle Registry, Inc.
175A Geer Mountain Road
South Kent, CT 06785
www.randallcattleregistry.org | 
