Randall

Randall cattle, often called Randall Linebacks, are a rare American landrace preserved from the Randall family herd in Vermont. They descend from old New England multipurpose cattle rather than a narrowly standardized show breed. Many have the classic lineback pattern: a white line along the back with dark sides, a pale belly, and variable black, blue, red, dun, or roan markings. Historically they supplied milk, beef, calves, manure, and oxen for small northern farms.

The breed appeals most to conservation herds, grass-based farms, and people who value moderate practical cattle over maximum output. Randalls are respected for thrift, maternal ability, and adaptation to cold climates, but individuals vary because the gene pool was rescued from a small foundation. Sound breeding means protecting diversity, avoiding casual crossbreeding, and using registry or association records to confirm genuine ancestry. Some animals are horned, and all require normal cattle facilities, low-stress handling, winter feed, and selection for udders, feet, fertility, and temperament.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blaze Faced, Blue Roan, Brindle, Brockle Faced, Brown, Brown and White, Dun, Gray, Grey, Highbelt, Highpark, Lineback, Mottled, Pied, Red, Red and White, Red Roan, Riggit, Roan, Silver, Solid Black, Solid Red, Solid White, Speckled, Spotted, White, White Faced, Yellow