Commercial grinders are hired by the hour, and you need to stage the bales to feed them. Getting the net wrap off the bales will add time to the job, so you should start producing the bales the day before the grinder arrives. It can be challenging if you are putting up a lot of hay. Fortunately, you can save yourself a lot of time by using Silage-Wrap net wrap. To save even more money, you should plan to rent a net wrap cutter.
If you want to feed hay to cattle, you must remove the net wrap from the bales. While this may seem like a simple task, it is a time-consuming process that can have disastrous consequences for your herd. To avoid exposing cattle to it, you should permanently remove the net wrap before feeding the hay or grain. For this purpose, you must have a box cutter at hand. It is best to use a hammer or other tool that will help you lift the bale.
The most known symptom of net wrap consumption is weight loss. While it may be tempting to eat the net wrap while feeding hay, it is not digestible by cattle and will accumulate in the rumen. The accumulation of net wrap in the rumen can cause blockages. Then, you’ll have difficulty removing the hay because of bowel movement problems. The bottom line is that you don’t want your animals suffering because of net wrap!
Another common problem with Silage-Wrap net wrap is software disease. This disease is similar to hardware disease, which occurs when an animal eats metal. Because the net wrap is impassable, it makes animals feel full, leading to weight loss. It can lead to death. Therefore, it is crucial to properly dispose of the net wrap before bringing hay to your livestock. MU Extension will focus on this issue during hay schools and encourage farmers to take personal responsibility for the environment.
When the net wrap is removed from a bale, it should be securely stowed. If used for grinding with a small screen, it should be removed. Otherwise, it should be removed if the animal shows any signs of ill health. For this reason, MSU recommends that producers use net wrap during the hay school, as it is faster to wrap a bale than twine. It prevents rainwater from affecting baled forage.
When the net wrap is removed from the bale, it is essential to remove it properly. If the net wrap is not properly removed from the bale, the cattle may consume it. The net wrap is often more expensive than the cost of removing it. It can cause a fatality. The net wrap must be carefully disposed of to prevent ill effects on the cattle. In addition to this, the animal may be distracted by the Silage-Wrap net wrap, making the animal feel sick.