# Charolais Cattle Transformed: Using TMR with Local Ingredients Raises Profits 20-35%

> A Rajabhat University of Sakon Nakhon study developed seasonal feed formulas using local feed ingredients and by-products in a TMR (total mixed ration) system for Charolais crossbred steers. Steers reached an average of 812 kg at 18 months versus 758 kg previously, and farmers reportedly gained 20-35% in profit from lower feed costs.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-12T07:36:41.752Z
- Category: market · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95193-charolais-cattle-transformed-using-tmr-with-local-ingredients-raises-profits-20
- Commodities: [Cottonseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CSM.md), [DDGS](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DDGS.md)

## Why it matters

Shifting Thai beef finishers toward local by-products and TMR could modestly reduce demand for compound feed and some imported protein meals, though the effect is small and confined to a niche.

## Read by commodity

- CSM: neutral
- DDGS: neutral

## Sources

- dailynews.co.th: https://www.dailynews.co.th/news/6351526/

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