Banner picture is a 2016 Maryland Forage-based Test Finalist - " PJM Hard As Nails"
BPI Sale to be held on June 3rd, 2023
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Announcement on behalf of the BPI Organizing Partners:
The organizing partners of the BPI want to thank all of those who contributed to the last BPI held in 2022 and thank the consignors and buyers who made the event a success. The BPI organizing partners invite everyone back again in 2023 for another performance tested genetics focused sale.
The event is to be held at the same location in Frankfort, (between Lexington and Louisville) in Kentucky. Consignors will have performance tested genetics and are excited to have the sale again this year.
So, plan to join us in on June 3rd, 2023 and we will see you there.
Lakeview Park, 112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Announcement on behalf of the BPI Organizing Partners:
The organizing partners of the BPI want to thank all of those who contributed to the last BPI held in 2022 and thank the consignors and buyers who made the event a success. The BPI organizing partners invite everyone back again in 2023 for another performance tested genetics focused sale.
The event is to be held at the same location in Frankfort, (between Lexington and Louisville) in Kentucky. Consignors will have performance tested genetics and are excited to have the sale again this year.
So, plan to join us in on June 3rd, 2023 and we will see you there.
Lakeview Park, 112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601
Past BPI Sales
2022 seen the continued succes of the Bluegrass!
High Sellers in 2022
Congratulations to John and Barbara Barnhart of Barnhart Farm Kikos on the High-Selling Kiko buck at the 2022 Bluegrass Performance Invitational. The buck (JWB W VA BT 0292) was the 12th placed buck from the 2021 #WVU buck test. His full sibling was the 4th placed buck in the same test. The Buyer was Hunter, Trent and Blake Gaylord of Country Charm Farm in Lawrenceberg, KY. Country Charm Farm were also the high volume buyers at the sale. The sale price was $1,650.
Pictured the high-selling Kiko buck is Barbara and John Barnhart being congratulated by PJ Murphy on behalf of the #bluegrassperformanceinvitational
Pictured the high-selling Kiko buck is Barbara and John Barnhart being congratulated by PJ Murphy on behalf of the #bluegrassperformanceinvitational
Congratulations from the Bluegrass Performance Invitational go to Richard Cindy Gamby on their High-Selling doe at the 2022 sale held on June 4th in Frankfort, KY. The High-Selling doe was SDF Sandy 2422. Sired by a hombred buck (SDF Fremont) who was very high performing Langston 2019 tested buck and a full sister to SDF Huron who was the #10 ADG buck in the #WVU buck test, the doe attracted much interest at the sale. The doe sold for $1900. The buyer was Hunter, Trent and Blake Gaylord of Country Charm Farm from Lawrenceberg, KY.
Pictured with the high selling doe is (L-R) Richard Gamby of Sundusk Farm congratulated by PJ Murphy on behalf of the Bluegrass Performance Invitational.
Pictured with the high selling doe is (L-R) Richard Gamby of Sundusk Farm congratulated by PJ Murphy on behalf of the Bluegrass Performance Invitational.
The 2021 BPI Sale was a roaring success!!
What an excellent sale we had in 2021. The quality of goats was excellent and the demand sought out performance tested genetics. Does sold very strongly. Two good quality bucks of proven genetics sold and the Semen straws/embryos were a swift trade. Many thanks to the consignors and bidders and everyone who helped in all the many ways it takes to have a good sale.
The high selling doe was Lot 45 consigned by Jessee Farms. Kenneth and Connie produced a stand-out doe and she sold for $5300 to Brian Graves of Rocky Hill Kikos. Congratulations to both parties.
The high selling doe was Lot 45 consigned by Jessee Farms. Kenneth and Connie produced a stand-out doe and she sold for $5300 to Brian Graves of Rocky Hill Kikos. Congratulations to both parties.
The 2019 BPI was a huge success with high Quality goats offered
The Bluegrass Performance Invitational has developed a reputation for showcasing high quality genetics tested Kiko goats, the latest information about the meat goat industry and an exciting and efficient sale. Thanks to the enthusiasm and experience of organizers, consignors, bidders and volunteers from across the U.S., the 2019 event in Frankfort KY on August 30-31 did not disappoint. The approximately 60 consignments were checked in Friday as participants enjoyed an afternoon of good fellowship and lively “goat talk”. Saturday morning’s seminars featured Don Brewer of Brewer’s Livestock, Lovett, IN, who demonstrated meat goat grading and discussed current trends in market animal pricing and carcass evaluation. Dr. Ken Andries (Kentucky State University) presented information about on-farm data collection for improved performance and profit. And, Jeff Lamote, Culman, AL announced details of the new 2020 performance test at Alcorn University in Mississippi. The auction began promptly at 1:00pm following a lunch of various offerings, featuring goat burgers provided by Brewers Livestock and the local Ruritan Organization. Doughnuts were provided by Bobby and Joe Murphy, Double M Valley Farm, Sadieville, KY. Marshal Tingle of Marshal Tingle Auctions (KY) and PJ Murphy of PJM Goats, Pittstown, NJ, did a fine job of presenting the consignments and keeping the show rolling at an exciting pace. In addition to the sale animals, three semen lots from GHK High Voltage, CGI Ringo and PJM Copyright Tough were also consigned. CCI.Live provided fast, user-friendly internet access to the sale. The high selling doe, a yearling daughter of WEB Blues Dominator out of a Titan’s Hammer daughter was consigned by Hoosier Hills Kikos, Nabb, IN and purchased by Troy Lohman of Butler IL for $3000. The idea of an auction to highlight buck performance test participants and related does and progeny grew out of the Western Maryland Forage Only Test. Jarred and Deidre Dennison, JD Ranch Kikos, Waddy, KY, established the BPI in 2014. They grew the sale until 2017 when they handed over the reins to fellow consigners Pat Larr and Betty Joubert, Hoosier Hills Kiko Goats, Nabb, IN; Jim and Angie Loos, Red Ranch Goats, Liberty, IL; PJ Murphy; and Wes and Bev Pinneo, B bar W Kikos, Kincaid, KS. All of these host farms have produced successful performance tested stock for many years and are intent on continuing the BPI with a continued focus on performance. They will continue to enjoy coming to Frankfort each year at the beautiful Lakeside Park Facility, and are changing the sale to a spring event! We look forward to seeing you in the spring for the 2020 Bluegrass Performance Invitational in Frankfort KY, June 5-6, 2020. Follow us on FACEBOOK and at www.bluegrassperformanceinvitational.com for details.
The High Selling Doe at the 2019 BPI was consigned by Pat Larr and Bette Joubert of Hoosier Hills Goats and Purchased by Troy Lohman. PBG DOMINATOR'S HOOSIER 825 - A "Blue's Dominator" daughter, out of a PJM Bluejay/Austin E31.
Online bidding service for the 2021 event is provided by Top Livestock Company
CCI is an online auction company where you can watch sales that they are broadcasting.
NOTE: To bid you must register with Top Livestock Company.
Follow the link below to CCI's registration page.
Please register and get an account set up prior to the day of the sale to avoid last minute disappointment.
NOTE: To bid you must register with Top Livestock Company.
Follow the link below to CCI's registration page.
Please register and get an account set up prior to the day of the sale to avoid last minute disappointment.
BPI Accomodation
The Best Western Parkside Inn is the host hotel for the BPI .
We will attempt to negotiate a special rate for the sale,
which is available through a limited time range prior to the sale.
Call directly for the special rate at
502-695-6111
We will attempt to negotiate a special rate for the sale,
which is available through a limited time range prior to the sale.
Call directly for the special rate at
502-695-6111
Performance makes the difference
The host farms of the BPI are all multiple time finalists and winners of multiple central performance tests across the country. Each one is well established and successfully following breeding strategies that succeed. In inviting performance test participants from central performance tests, the hosts intend to gather a group of superior goats for sale at the BPI Sale every year. The consignors are selected from the tests because they have shown that performance matters to their programs.
Kentucky is a great location to encourage participation from across the country
While performance-testing goat-breeders are familiar with traveling, having the event at a location which enables breeders to easily participate helps both buyers and sellers minimize their driving time and maximize the quality and variety of goats on offer at the sale.
Sale Venue Address
Lakeview Park, 112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601
Schedule of BPI EventsSeminars: The BPI Organizers will be offering some educational presentations on Saturday June 6th, 2020 prior to the sale. VENUE: The Sale is held at a Livestock Barn situated within Lakeview Park, 112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601 Schedule of Events: Friday June 5th, 2020 - Goats Dropped off Goat Viewing for the public from 4PM - 6PM Saturday June 6th - Educational Presentations: 9AM - 11.30 Lunch Break: 11.30- 12.30 (Many food options within 1 mile drive of sale venue) BPI Auction: 1PM |
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