In a series of experiments, the North Dakota research first showed that neither plastic net wrap nor biodegradable twine get digested by rumen microbes. Cows are more at risk than feedlot animals. Remove as much twine, especially plastic twine, as can be removed easily from bales before feeding.
Source: Nebraska Farmer, December 14, 2021. Link.
CLIP THE WRAP! It is best to clip as much of the net wrap as possible before feeding bales to cattle, because research suggests it can accumulate in the rumen and cause health issues for cattle over time.” – Jerry Volesky