“Do you have any hammers?” is an old question livestock judging coaches would ask each other about their teams. A hammer is a really good judging team member that is capable of winning the contest because of their reasons skills and their evaluation abilities are excellent. On Tuesday, November 19, 4-H teams from across the […]
Each year, hundreds of people work to make the North American International Livestock Exposition happen, from employees to exhibitors, and it takes a lot of work to create a great show. This year, the #NAILE19 Communication’s Team had the help of three talented student interns and we wanted to recognize them for their hard work. […]
On Sunday, November 17, 2019, 15 showmen from different states and breed associations were selected to represent their respective breeds in Annual NAILE Junior Supreme Champion Heifer Drive. The prestige of this event gathered many into Freedom Hall as they anxiously waited for the champion to be selected. Exhibitors, breeders, fitters, family and friends made […]
“You gotta place what they bring, and you hope they’re good ones and it was really good,” said Dave Duello, Wyoming, judge of the 2019 NAILE Junior Market Steer Show. Duello has judged several major shows over his career, but still feels impacted by the prestige of this livestock show. The crowd anticipates the selection […]
The North American International Livestock Exposition is celebrating its 46th year as the World’s Largest Purebred Livestock Show. Equine, cattle, swine, goats, sheep and multiple other species are shown by exhibitors that come from across the nation to compete for a championship title they can bring back to their hometown. Before making your way to […]
Avaree Walker of Brooksville, Kentucky is always with her Lamancha goats. At just two-years-old, she is being mentored by 15 year-old Faith Hitch-learning the ins and outs of showing and raising her favorite animal. Having been to over ten livestock shows since she was just a few months old, Avaree will not be seen playing […]