Welcome to the NILE Stock Show Entry portal for the Livestock Department.
 
First, please register as an exhibitor. Please do not enter as a team/company, enter each exhibitor individually.
    • Please note when entering address:
        • Address 1 = Mailing Address
        • Address 2 = Physical Address
 
Second, to enter livestock – please choose the desired division and class that you wish to enter. Enter the animal’s information. Repeat this process for each entry.
 
Third, complete entry(ies) by submitting payment.
 
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Club Calf Exhibitors:
Entry limitations for 2023
    • Exhibitors will be able to enter up to 10 head.
        • Of the 10 head, only 6 can be heifers.
    • Division Caps:
        • Steers: 125
        • Heifers: 60
Due to available space, entries are limited. Entries in 2023 will affect 2024.
    • July 20 through September 10: A consignor can scratch entry(ies) with no penalty, no refund(s) of entry fee.
    • After September 10 through check-in: A consignor can scratch entry(ies), but will be penalized number of entries in 2024 and no entry refund(s).
        • Should a consignor scratch all entry(ies) they will not be eligible to enter this division in 2024. This will be a “one-year probationary period’ – example: 2022 entries will affect 2023, 2023 entries will affect 2024, etc.
 
Entry Fees:
    • $50/calf entered
    • $50/pen of 3 entry (Pen of 3 must be made up of calves shown in show)
 
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Jr. Fed Exhibitors:
 
Please enter each individual market animal in Class 1 for the Market Show. You must participate in Market in order to show in Showmanship. You will need to enter your DOB and Age for showmanship classification. This show is open to current 4-H & FFA members ages 8-18 as of Jan 1, 2023.
    • Showmanship must be entered separately on form (Class 2: Seniors; Class 3: Juniors, Class 4: Beginners).
 
All animals MUST be officially identified with an Electronic Tag (EID). The 15-digit individual number MUST BE on the original entry – NO TAG, NO ENTRY!
 
Entry Limitations:
    • Beef Exhibitors: Unlimited number of entries; only show 2 beef at NILE
    • Lamb Exhibitors: Enter 6 lambs; show 3 lambs at NILE
    • Goat Exhibitors: Enter 8 goats; show 4 goats at NILE
    • Hog Exhibitors: Enter 4 hogs; show 2 hogs at NILE
** No refunds will be given nor will substitutions be made.
 
Lambs & Goats:
    • Scrapie Tag including flock number and individual ID MUST exactly match the original entry submitted and must be on the health certificate upon arrival. Scrapie tags NOT MATCHING will result in disqualification.
 
Beef Exhibitors: Space is limited! No tack space is available for purchase. NO fan cages, rear fans, or stall dividers will be allowed.
 
Waiting List:
How does it work?
    • After entries reach maximum capacity, we begin a waiting list for each Jr. Fed Show on a first come, first served basis.
    • To get on the waiting list, please email the NILE Office at shelby@thenile.org
    • All communication will be done via email, so be prepared to provide us with the most frequently checked email address
    • As entries scratch and pen space opens up we fill the space with first exhibitor on the waiting list, and continue to do so until all spaces are filled.
    • Once the email is sent to the exhibitor, they will have three (3) days to respond
    • If there is no response, we will roll onto the next exhibitor in line.
    • We will continue until all spaces are filled or all exhibitors are removed from the list.
 
Bill of Sales or Home Raised Affidavits:
Proof of ownership on each animal entered must be submitted at time of entry via email. Copies will be accepted. If proof of ownership is not received by August 26, the entry(ies) will be declined, and no refund will be given.
 
 
Breeding Cattle/Commercial Heifer Pen Show Exhibitors:
Please make sure to include date of birth and registration numbers on entry. If registration number is pending, please type “pending” into the entry. Please email or call the Livestock Office with registration numbers prior to arrival.
 
Merit Heifer Exhibitors:
Please be sure to enter your donor’s name in the description box.
 
ENTRY DEADLINES:
Entries will open for all divisions on July 20, 2023 at 12 p.m. MST. Entries will close for Club Calf and Jr Fed Divisions on September 1 OR when show is full (space is limited).
 
Entries for Breeding Cattle, Commercial Heifer Pen Show, Merit Heifer/Progeny Pen Parade and Club Calf Heifer Futurity will close on September 1, 2023 – late entries will be accepted through September 15 at 5 p.m. MST (late fees will apply).
 
For a complete schedule of events, show rules & regulations, and breed specific information please visit the NILE website at www.thenile.org.