Probably no plastic in my diet but I don't have a rumen and I don't pick up unknown objects to eat like, wire, bones, plastic bottles, grocery store bags. I just looked at my ground feed. You can see random little pieces of netwrap. They're maybe 1.5inches in length. I've been tub grinding for over 10 years and have no plans to quit. The study appears to deal with large pieces. Before I make a big change, I want to see more evidence. My grinder man carries several screens with him and the individual he grinding for can ask for changes based on however the bales are going through. What about the other side of it that shows netwrapped bales retain more nutrients longer with less spoilage. How do you view the study and what changes are you planning to make because of it, gcreekrch? Everything in moderation. :wink:
I buy most of the bales I feed my cows. It's impossible to find anyone with a twine tie baler. Implement dealers say the twine balers have no re-sale value. I'm not saying the study is without merit but it would be good to expose calves to several different lengths and types of netwrap in their feed and follow them through to slaughter. If this was a problem, wouldn't the major feedyards be the first to see problems? You'd think Packers would be saying something.