For Hosts
Hosts and host farms are an invaluable part of the collection process. As a host, we will need a few things from you before your scheduled date(s) that will help the collection run more smoothly. These are:
- Our rig is a traveling lab. We will need nearly level ground with abundant maneuvering space for us to set up. Collection will be conducted as close to the lab as possible.
- Very important: We prefer access to a 14-50R (50 amp) RV electrical outlet within 25 feet of the space allocated for our rig. At a minimum, we NEED (2) separate 20 amp circuits. The processing equipment cannot work properly without adequate power.
- The address of your collection site so we can work it into our travel schedule. Once we confirm your stop, we will ship a small box of pre-printed straws and other necessary supplies directly to you for safe keeping until the day of collection.
- A private stop off the route or at an alternate time of year schedule can be estimated for you based on mileage and number of bucks.
- If you do not show or cancel for your scheduled collection, we reserve the right to refuse service for future collections.
- A list of the buck owners participating in your stop along with email addresses and phone numbers for each owner so we may contact them for further information.
- Please ask all of your participants to be on site by 7:45am.
- Access to restrooms and a shower if possible.
- At least 3 does in standing heat on the days of collection.
- Younger does are best suited for this task, as they tend to not tire as easily as older does do with multiple jumps. If you will be using Lutalyse to bring does into heat, we recommend injecting 4 does: 2 at 24 hours before collection and 2 at 36 hours before collection. Please consult your veterinarian for dosage instructions.
