Native species of grasses that cattle prefer can differ per region, however, common species in Texas may include big and little bluestem, sideoats grama and other grama species, eastern gama grass, and many more. Santa Gertrudis also consume forbs such as sunflowers, Engelmann daisy, and prairie coneflower. Commonly cultivated forages may include fescues, legumes, bermudagrass, grains such as oats and wheat, sudangrass, millet, and rye
Native species of grasses that cattle prefer can differ per region, however, common species in Texas may include big and little bluestem, sideoats grama and other grama species, eastern gama grass, and many more. Santa Gertrudis also consume forbs such as sunflowers, Engelmann daisy, and prairie coneflower. Commonly cultivated forages may include fescues, legumes, bermudagrass, grains such as oats and wheat, sudangrass, millet, and rye