Although still one of the most endangered cattle breeds in America, the Randall lives on.
Normande
With a long history of producing gourmet food, no wonder that France was the country of origin of cattle like the Normande.
Jersey
The Jersey is a favorite both as a family cow and as a breed for direct marketing and organic production
Holstein
The purebred Holstein is exclusively a dairy breed and is primarily suited to large commercial operations.
Highland
Although it makes a good pet, tourist attraction, or photographer's model, the Highland has so much more to offer homesteaders and organic beef producers.
Hereford
The Hereford is one of the most widely used beef breeds worldwide and is especially favored in tough range conditions. However, it is mostly used in crossbreeding.
Guernsey
The Guernsey is primarily a dairy breed, one of the favorite choices of self-sustaining family farms and direct marketers of grassfed dairy products.
English Longhorn
One of the first specialized beef breeds in the world, the English Longhorn is now extremely rare.
Dutch Belted
This sweet, hardy dairy cow may be best known for looks, but it is well suited to serious pasture-based dairying.
Devon
The Devon is a good choice for small farms, and it has potential in conservation grazing, the practice of improving native grasslands with livestock.