"In 1941, on the brink of a German invasion of England, five cows and one bull of the British White breed were shipped to a Pennsylvania Prison Farm in the United States. These cattle were held at this location until 1949 and then disbursed. These original British White five cows and one bull, plus several other full blood British White bulls that have been imported from England form the foundation of today’s British White herds in America.

There is also some evidence that British Whites had been introduced into the United States in the 18th century by English Immigrants. The Jackson Family of Sturgis, Mississippi, have maintained a herd of British Whites that had been brought over by their ancestors in the 17th or 18th century. None of the Jackson animals were sold to outsiders. What were not butchered were kept and maintained by the Jackson Family. In the event that herd culling took place, those culled animals were sold for kill. Consequently, the Jackson herd became quite inbred. However, the Jackson genetics were excellent and were introduced into many herds with excellent results.

The American British White cow is of moderate size, 1000 to 1500 pounds. Bulls are from 1800 to 2300 pounds. They are smooth polled although an occasional “ scur” will be observed. Both bulls and cows are very docile in nature. The cow udders are well set and tight with small black teats. Back lines are straight and strong with a slight slope to the tail head. British Whites are a breed noted for fertility, calving ease, efficiency and trouble free. They have a lean and tender carcass with superior milking ability and hardiness." - From the British White Cattle Association.

There is also some excellent information about the history and origin of this breed at J. West Cattle website.

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