His personal goal is to develop quickly, servicing as many does in his lifetime as possible. He very well may be deceased by the time his progeny are mature enough to notice his fine traits. By collecting the semen, and keeping it stored properly, years later, this buck may still be useful in an AI program. The custom collection companies are professionals who are skilled at handling bucks, semen and equipment necessary to store it long-term. Their procedures are such that, the quality of semen is usually excellent, and little worry over this aspect of AI should occur.
Most companies offer tips and guidelines as well as backgrounds on the bucks they offer.
Most publish a catalog of buck listings in all breeds as well as the supplies needed to complete your artifical insemination needs. Candidates for Successful AI Obviously, does that have been inseminated artificially before are strong candidates. Older does that have never been serviced by AI may not be good, as their cervix may have become scarred or bent from previous kiddings. Yearling does that have never been mounted by a buck are especially good candidates. Usually, if you can successfully AI a young doe, she will be a strong candidate the rest of her reproductive life.