THE SENTINAL-NEWS

THE SENTINAL-NEWS For more than 40 years Tapp’s Feed has met the needs of animal owners with its operation on Kentucky Street in Shelbyville. From custom feed for thoroughbreds to dog chow and chicken scratch, the business has thrived. Tapp’s Feed co-owner Kent Thompson (left) and store manager Scott Summitt check out a shipment of feed scheduled to be shipped out to New Orleans Thursday morning. And now they’re growing well beyond those small Shelbyville walls. Announced Feb. 10, Tapp’s Feed will merge with Louisville’s Producer Feeds, forming the Excel Equine^® brand. Kent Thompson, co-owner of Tapp’s Feed, said the merger won’t mean many changes for customers, except in a positive way. “It’s a win-win for everybody, because the size we will become will allow us some ingredient purchasing strength that we didn’t have before,” he said. “So we can be more competitive in our purchasing of ingredients and more competitive in any sort of delivery distribution. It’s a good thing for the Read more…