Choosing the Right Bale Wrap for Your Livestock

Getting bale wrap for your livestock is a great way to protect them from the elements. You can buy it in different materials, including BioNet, Baletite, Twine, and Net wrap.

Twine

Choosing the best twine for bale wrap depends on several factors. It can be based on the type of hay, location, or time of year.

Depending on your location, the decision can be based on factors such as the amount of time spent baling, the type of forage being stored, and the fuel costs involved. Using net wrap can improve the quality and integrity of the forage and reduce dry matter loss.

The main benefit of using net wrap is that it decreases dry matter loss. The researchers also found that it increased baling efficiency. Using the net wrap, it takes only a few turns of bale to wrap a bale, as opposed to the 20-30 turns required for twine. This means you can bale more bales at the same time.

Plastic wrap

Using plastic wrap to wrap bales of forage has become very popular in modern agriculture. It is a cost-effective way to store forage until a permanent structure can be constructed. It also eliminates the risks associated with weather damage during harvesting. In addition, it allows for relatively low maintenance after production.

The number of layers of plastic used in the wrapping process depends on the type of crop, the length of time it will be stored, and the amount of moisture. In general, it is best to use at least six layers of low-density polyethylene plastic wrap.

The use of plastic wrap in bale wrap is considered the most effective way of encasing bales. It can help to keep the bales from bursting during fermentation. It can also help to retain the quality of the bale.

Net wrap

Choosing the right net wrap for bale wrap is an important decision that affects both your production cost and your herd’s health. While many producers use plastic wrap to encase bales, it is less effective than a net wrap.

Net wrap is better at shedding water than twine. This helps prevent water from entering the bale during storage. It also helps keep the bale’s shape. During a Wisconsin trial, the net wrap was found to reduce dry matter loss by 7 per cent.

It is also easier to move and handle. As a result, it is less likely to damage your machinery and allows more time to be spent on baling. It also helps protect the bale from damage during transportation.

It also reduces dry matter loss during storage. It is estimated that up to 2 per cent dry matter loss occurs the year after baling. This is due to microbial activity and weather deterioration.

Bralette

Designed to replace the traditional netwrap used in round silage bales, Baletite is a 5-layer pre-oriented film. It exerts a tighter grip around the bale circumference and produces tighter bales with better shapes. This means less wastage and better silage quality. In addition, palette bales have a better air barrier and lower dry matter loss through mould formation. This helps maintain an oxygen-free environment for bales in storage.

Babette is a product of RPC bpi agriculture, the world’s leading superior silage stretch film producer. The product can be used on all round balers, including grass and sugar beet pulp silage. It has been used for over 35 years. It is packed in protective plastic sleeves.

Bralette provides a better air barrier, more oxygen barrier, and a tighter grip around the bale’s circumference. It is also easier to remove than netwrap. This means less waste and fewer storage requirements.

BioNet

YAY Bale was a prototype hay bale wrap designed to be eco-friendly and edible. The wrap was made from corn fibres and could be mixed with livestock feed. The wrap was presented to local agricultural and business communities. It was also featured in Farmer’s Weekly. In addition, the team’s idea was a winner in the Innovation Challenge, an international student competition that challenged teams worldwide to design a product that solved a real-world problem.

Imperial College PhD students also created BioNet. It is a biopolymer that is designed to wrap hay and straw bales. Unlike regular plastic, the BioNet wrap does not break down in the digestion process and therefore has the potential to reduce animal intake.

It also has the potential to reduce on-farm waste. In addition, it could be used as a portion control packaging for pet food and planting.