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.
After the cessation of bull licensing inspections through an Agrarian Inspectorate decree in 1927, the cattle breed declined. An effort to restore the breed's fortunes was made between 1954 and 1967; around 300 cows and 500 calves were registered during this time. Italian regional cattle breeds with limited distribution received ministerial protection in 1985.