Jim S. Williams, Boling, Texas has been named the 2024 inductee of the prestigious Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery. His portrait will be unveiled at an induction banquet, Nov. 17 during the North American Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY. Williams will be the 379th member added to this historic gallery of livestock standouts. The award […]
Ten Questions With Terry We had the opportunity to catch up with Terry Burks, judge of Breeding Sheep Showmanship and the open Border Lancaster show at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition. A Kentucky native and prestigious judge, Burks is no stranger to the green shavings and is highly knowledgeable about all aspects of […]
College students from all over the country strive for success each year at the North American International Livestock Exposition Livestock Judging Contests. Each team is vying for the same goal: take home the bronze bull. Contestants examine and place 12 classes of livestock comprised of 4 animals of either sheep, goats, cattle, or swine, […]
The time to shine for North American International Livestock Exposition exhibitors is during the showmanship contest! There are many showmanship contests that happen during NAILE each year, honoring the exhibitors and their hard work. Showmanship is the blend of teamwork and communication between the showman and their animal. When showing their animals in showmanship, exhibitors […]
Linda Doane and Danny Bolin are no strangers to the iconic green shavings; their exquisite camera skills have played an important role in capturing the North American International Livestock Exposition for just short of three decades. Their adventures working with NAILE began in the late 90s with film cameras snapping photos that would be used […]
After the Chicago International shut its doors in 1971, then Kentucky Governor Wendell Ford had a big ask for the Kentucky State Fair Board — he wondered if Kentucky could host a major livestock show. The fair board found enough interest to start a Beef Cattle show named the North American Livestock Exposition. Little did […]