 Origin: Southeastern United States
Distribution: Southeastern United States Uses: Beef and occasional draft Status: Critical Breed Features: Pineywoods cattle are known for their heat tolerance, resistance to parasites, fertility and longevity. Cows have often been known to give birth with ease to calves while they are in their 20’s. These horned cattle can be found in any solid color or color pattern. Some strains have specific color patterns. They are a small beef breed, with cows weighing between 600 and 800 pounds, and bulls weighing up to 1200 pounds. Pineywoods cattle had occasional historic use as dairy cattle and oxen in the timber industry. History: Pineywoods cattle originated from the animals carried with the first Spanish settlers during the 1500’s. Pineywoods developed as a breed in the southeast United States where heat tolerance was a prized characteristic. When European and African breeds were imported during the past two centuries, they replaced the landrace Pineywoods breed, so that only a few families maintained purebred cattle. These became the known strains, each with its own characteristics.
Breed Associations:
Pineywoods Cattle Registry and Breeders Association www.pineywoodscattle.com
2262 Hwy 59
Spruce Pine, AL 35585
phone (256)332-6847
e-mail: pcrba@bellsouth.net | 
