The Alternative Semen Company - ASC - specialises in providing a wider and more diverse range of quality bull semen than many of their competitors, concentrating on all the dairy options beyond Holstein.
At ASC we concentrate our expertise on offering a range of sires which will help customers improve the performance of their herd.
The welcome rise in milk price will reward improvement in herd efficiency even more, and it is our aim to provide the right product for the herd management system, be that lower input or high yield production.
Scandinavian Red – all our sires are 100% Scandinavian bloodlines
- health & fertility feature strongly in cattle breeding and young sire selection programmes
- low scc throughout the population
- easy calving
- superb fertility
- large numbers of young bulls enter test programmes every year
Friesian – reinstating their benefits
- robust, powerful conformation
- moderate body weight
- added value bull calves
Jersey – increasing milk value • easy managed
- increased longevity
- total ease of calving
- best feed conversion
- high butterfat and protein milk composition
- low replacement costs
Brown Swiss – weight of fat + protein for the cheese market
- docile temperament
- hardy & resilient
- tough hoof quality
Montbeliarde – an all round choice
- best butterfat : protein ratio
- short Calving Interval
- long Productive Life
- milking persistency
- added value culls & calves
Beef - ASC offers semen from a range of beef breeds
- Aberdeen Angus
- Belgian Blue
- Hereford
- Limousin
Other Dairy Breeds
- The full selection of Jersey Sires owned by the Jersey Cattle Society is available. Please contact us for details.
- Where other dairy breeds feature in a farm's breeding programme, ASC will seek out a supplier.
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About Us
The Alternative Semen Company (ASC) concentrates on providing a wide and diverse range of quality bull semen, specialising in the Coloured and Friesian breeds.
As well as this website, ASC is supported by one of the most professional and respected telephone support operations in UK agriculture, ensuring that customers receive personal attention at all times. A network of agents, experienced and knowledgeable in cattle breeding, will complete the package to give the dairy farmers of Great Britain an unrivalled service.
ASC - More quality for your money!
The Alternative Semen Company Ltd
Lower Croan, Sladesbridge,
Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6JH
Tel: 01363 774992
Email: info@alternative-semen.co.uk
Web: www.alternative-semen.co.uk
Registered in England No. 6294833
Registered Office:
12 Southgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9DP
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Roger Trewhella - frequently referred to around the industry as 'the two Rogers' - both have spent their entire working lives in the cattle industry, and have travelled extensively learning about the breeding and dairy industry throughout the world.