Gamba provides a palatable forage when young but feeding value declines rapidly with age and decreasing leaf/stem ratio. Nitrogen (N) concentrations range from 0.5 to 2% in dry matter, and in vitro dry matter (DM) digestibilities from 40 to 55%. Mineral content is low (0.08 to 0.14% P and 0.27 to 0.39% Ca in DM) (Mannetje and Jones 1992). The main use of Gamba grass is as a forage in permanent pastures grazed by ruminants (Mannetje and Jones 1992). It is also suitable for cut and carry systems.