Brachiaria grass is a highly useful tropical forage grass for livestock, especially cattle, goats and sheep. It is popular in Nigeria because it can provide good-quality feed and establish well under suitable conditions.
` Benefits of Brachiaria grass
Good source of protein and fibre for ruminants.
Improves weight gain when combined with good supplementary feeding.
Supports milk production in dairy animals.
Can be cut and fed fresh or preserved as hay/silage.
Regrows after cutting, providing repeated harvests.
Helps reduce dependence on expensive commercial feeds.
Useful for grazing or zero-grazing systems.
Some varieties tolerate periods of dry weather better than many other tropical grasses.