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6
Nov

The Places You’ll Go with Jerseys!

Sunday afternoon at the 2022 North American International Livestock Exposition was filled with the excitement of the 69th Annual National Jersey Jug Futurity. In 1950, Russell L. White came up with the idea to have a Jersey Futurity show to stimulate more interest in the breed and to further the enjoyment of owning Jerseys. White, […]

5
Nov

Reigning Supreme under the Friday Night Lights

With over 800 entries going through the ring in Freedom Hall, the dairy champions are truly the best of the best, as the Junior Supreme drive provides a more unique experience for exhibitors than other shows. This is because each of the seven breed judges come back to be on a panel to select the […]

11
Oct

Animal Health Information 2022

Updated October 14, 2022 How does the health check process work? When you arrive to Louisville, all animals must enter the fairgrounds through Gate 1. Prior to going through Gate 1, initial health paper inspections will be conducted at the V Lot, the lot to the right of Gate 1 on Phillips Lane. There you […]

28
Aug
Cows lined up to be judged

August Update To Our Exhibitors

Exhibitors, We cannot wait to see you all in Louisville, November 1-17, for the 49th North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). This show has a rich history of welcoming the best livestock in the country to compete on the green shavings. We strive to provide exhibitors and spectators the best experience possible. We know that […]

15
Nov
Smith poses with her lamb in the ring.

Lead Line; not your average fashion show

The Lead Line competition always packs the stands at the North American Livestock Exposition. This year was no disappointment, the crowd was eager to see the creative outfits put together by contestants. Inside and outside the ring, there were smiles across the faces of contestants and spectators. Lead Line competitions got their start in the […]

10
Nov

From advocacy to horsemanship, Miss Rodeo Kentucky is more than a beauty pageant 

As the 2021 Miss Rodeo Kentucky begins, we set down with last year’s winner Kelsey Danielle McCrite to learn more about what it takes to be a rodeo queen. Kelsey hails from Murray, Kentucky where she grew up on a small family farm, showing horse, swine, beef and boer goats throughout her youth. Now the […]