NAILE 2020s

2020

The 2020 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Dairy Cattle Judging Contest was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

2021

Michigan 4-H did not participate in the 2021 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Dairy Judging Contest due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

 

2022

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The North American International Livestock Exposition 2022 Michigan 4-H team members included (Pictured from left to right): Landon Thelen, of Westphalia; Olivia Black, of Eagle; Chloe Steiner, of Mecosta; and Lydia Deters, of Fremont. The team was coached by Dr. Joe Domecq and Sarah Black.

Results

  • Team: 2nd in Brown Swiss, 2nd in Guernseys, 3rd in Reasons, 4th Overall, 7th in Holsteins and 9th in Jerseys.
  • Individuals: Olivia Black placed 2nd in Guernseys, 4th in Reasons, and 7th Overall. 

 

2023

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The North American International Livestock Exposition 2023 Michigan 4-H team members included (Pictured from left to right): Cassidy Harris, of Ovid; Willow Evans, of St. Johns; Megan Wilson, of Blanchard. The team was coached by Dr. Joe Domecq, Sarah Black, Sarah Michalek, and Kirby Krogstad.

Results

  • Team: 2nd in Holstein, 3rd Overall, 3rd in Jersey, 4th in Reasons, 4th in Brown Swiss, 6th in Guernsey, and 9th in Ayrshire.

  • Individuals: Willow Evans placed 5th in Holstein, 6th Overall, 8th in Guernsey, 9th in Jersey, 10th in Reasons, and 10th in Brown Swiss. Cassidy Harris placed 2nd in Holstein, 7th Overall, and 7th in Jersey. Megan Wilson placed 3rd in Brown Swiss, and 9th in Reasons.

 

2024

Michigan 4-H was not represented in the 2024 contest. 

2025

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The North American International Livestock Exposition 2025 Michigan 4-H team members included (Pictured from left to right): Gracie Triick, of Coopersville; Kelsey Gruner, of Coldwater; Austin Preston, of Quincy; and Ross Kelsey, of Blanchard. The team was coached by Dr. Joe Domecq, Lynn Olthof, and Sarah Black.

Results

  • Team: 1st in Oral Reasons, 1st in Holstein, 1st in Guernsey, 2nd Overall, 3rd in Jersey, 4th in Ayrshire, and 4th in Brown Swiss.

  • Individuals: Gracie Triick placed 1st Overall, 1st in Holstein, 2nd in Brown Swiss, 3rd in Guernsey, 5th in Oral Reasons, and 7th in Jersey. Kelsey Gruner placed 2nd in Reasons and 9th in Holsteins. Ross Kelsey placed 6th in Holstein and 6th in Guernsey. Austin Preston placed 9th in Jersey.