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According to Penn State Extension, approximately 78% of small dairy farms in Pennsylvania utilized component feeding in 2017. Component feeding is a method of livestock nutrition where feed components like forages, grains, and supplements are provided individually rather than as a blended mix. This approach contrasts with modern Total Mixed Ration (TMR) systems and is often used in smaller operations or with grazing herds.

In the agricultural sector, where precision feeding is paramount, different nutritional strategies are employed to optimize livestock health and productivity. One such approach is the component feeding system, which involves providing separate feedstuffs like forages, grains, and supplements to animals rather than mixing them all together. This contrasts with the Total Mixed Ration (TMR) approach and is particularly common in smaller operations or for specific groups of animals.