Exhibitor Livestock Arrival
All livestock must check in with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Office of State Veterinarian in Lot V (outside Gate 1 on Phillips Lane). This is where you can pickup pre-purchased admission credentials. Must remain in Lot V until released.
Parking Lots: Dairy Cattle trailers will park in Lot H
Water Tanks: Available in Lots E, G, and H
IMPORTANT NOTE: All cattle should arrive by 8:00 p.m. (EST) each day. If arrivals will be later than 8:00 p.m., please call the NAILE Office prior to 6:00 p.m. (EST) at (502) 367-5200 to receive stalling information. Failure to do so may affect your stalling location and space availability.
Premium Book & Stalling
Barn Arrival
Coming Fall 2026.
Coming Fall 2026.
Release Information
Coming Fall 2026.
Herd Units & Milking Parlors
Herd Units
- Each herd unit will be allowed two (2) wild card substitutions per breed.
Milk Parlor Hours
- Coming Fall 2026
Health Requirements
- All lactating dairy cattle must have a negative Avian Influenza (AI) test performed by an accredited veterinarian within 7 days of arrival.
- The test and results must be recorded on the CVI (Health Certificate).
- Any lactating dairy cow without a negative AI test will not be allowed entry.
- Testing is not available on-site; any animal without a completed negative test will be sent home.
- All dairy cattle must test negative on an ELISA or PCR BVD-PI test performed by an accredited veterinarian.
- The results and test date must appear on the CVI used for entry into the Kentucky Exposition Center for NAILE.
- All dairy cattle must have a valid Health Certificate (CVI) including official USDA 840 EID identification.
- This requirement applies to all cattle, including transit and sale animals.
Bedding
Official Bedding Supplier: Feeders Supply
Before NAILE: (502) 376-3868
During NAILE: (502) 367-5096