Check-In and Parking
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
- Lactating dairy cattle originating from a National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) “unaffected” state are not required to have a negative Avian Influenza test prior to interstate movement.
- Exhibitors and accredited veterinarians should be aware that destination states may impose additional interstate movement requirements. It is recommended that the accredited veterinarian completing the CVI reference the Interstate Livestock Entry Requirements website at https://www.interstatelivestock.com/ and/or contact the Office of State Veterinarian for current guidance.
- 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