Teff grass (Eragrostis tef) is a warm-season annual grass that is native to Africa. It has been used in the past as a grain crop, but has recently received increased interest in use as a forage crop. It is a fine-stemmed, fine-leaved grass with a relatively shallow root system that grows 15-18 inches tall
Teff makes a very palatable hay and is well accepted by horses, llamas, alpacas, and similar livestock. Recently weaned calves also adapt to teff hay quite quickly. Teff may be better suited to these uses than our other summer annual grasses. Of course, stock cows, replacement heifers, and other cattle also like it. However, since other summer annual grasses usually produce more tonnage and also are acceptable, they may be a better choice.
