After the ending of inspection for bull licensing through a Decree of the Agrarian Inspectorate in 1927 the cattle breed collapsed. An attempt to revive the fortunes of the breed was made between 1954 and 1967; approximately 300 cows and 500 calves were registered during this period. Italian regional cattle breeds of limited diffusion, including the Pustertaler, came under ministerial protection in 1985.
Following the termination of bull licensing inspections by an Agrarian Inspectorate decree in 1927, the cattle breed diminished. An attempt to revive the breed's fortunes occurred between 1954 and 1967; approximately 300 cows and 500 calves were registered during this period. Italian regional cattle breeds with limited spread, including the Pustertaler, gained ministerial protection in 1985.