Farmer Surprised! The Favorite Food of Goats Is Not Ordinary Grass, Here's the Secret!

JOHOR BAHRU – A goat farmer in Kluang, Johor, has created a surprise in the local farming industry when he discovered that the favorite food of goats is not grass as commonly believed, but rather the leaves of the durian tree. This discovery happened accidentally when he tried feeding his livestock with leftover durian leaves.

According to Abu Bakar bin Ismail, 45, he first noticed a change in the behavior of his goats after several of them intentionally climbed the fence to reach the fallen durian leaves. "I thought they were just playing around, but after I observed, they were really eating them hungrily. When I compared them with grass, they tended to choose the durian leaves," he said when interviewed.

High Nutritional Content

Animal nutrition experts from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Dr. Siti Aisyah, explained that durian leaves contain high levels of protein and fiber, making them a good alternative food for goats. "Durian leaves are rich in nutrients needed for growth and milk production in goats. This can reduce the cost of imported feed," she said.

Potential Farming Revolution

This discovery has attracted the attention of the Veterinary Services Department, which plans to conduct further studies. "We will scientifically test it to see the long-term effects. If positive, this could become a revolution in the country's goat farming industry," said an official from the department.

However, farmers are advised not to completely replace grass with durian leaves immediately because close monitoring is required. Abu Bakar has now started planting more durian trees on his farm as an additional food source.

This news has gone viral on social media, with many other farmers wanting to try it themselves. "I have already ordered durian saplings. I can't wait to see the reaction of my goats," commented a netizen.