Hemp Net Wrap

[HDRider]

We all have read about how net wrap accumulates in the rumen. Maybe some of you have experienced it first hand.

Net wrap accumulates in cows fed ground hay

Plastics net wrap is a common binding material for large round hay bales, but it can present health challenges for cattle due to buildup in the rumen,Hay

hayandforage.com

I take my wrap off before I feed. Maybe it is people that grind hay with feed that don't. I do not know.

Anyway

Would net wrap made from hemp work?

Would net wrap made from hemp be digestible?

Is anyone working on using hemp as a net wrap?

 

[sstterry]

I have no idea about the netwrap option, but I do know that there are studies going on now about using hemp as a forage source. I think the biggest concern is the cannabidnoid content and how long it stays in the animal.

 

[alacowman1]

I'd use sisal twine if it were cheaper, and didn't come apart like a Chinese watch...it just ain't ideal for round bales,even dry stored..

 

[SBMF 2015]

I like the idea of cattle safe bet wrap. (We are like net wrap Nazis. It's to hard to get out of spreaders and axle seals, but I sure wouldn't go back to twine) Just remember if it will break down in a cow's stomach, it will probably break down when storing hay out side.