British White

The British White is an old polled beef breed from Britain, identified by a white body with dark points on the ears, muzzle, feet, eyelids, and teats. Black points are most familiar, while red-pointed animals occur in some lines. It is a separate breed from the horned White Park, though the two are sometimes confused by visitors. British Whites are moderate-framed cattle with a reputation for quiet temperaments, good mothering, and efficient grazing.

In practical herds they are used for suckler cows, grass-fed beef, small farms, and conservation grazing where calm cattle are easier to work around public paths or mixed livestock. Their pale coats still need normal attention to eye health, skin irritation, and fly control, even though pigmented points give some protection. Breeding programs usually select for fertility, udder quality, calving ease, and correct markings rather than color alone. Anyone buying registered stock should check the relevant society standard, since point color and scurs may be treated differently by region.