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Remove net wrap, twine from hay before feeding

By Jerry Volesky, University of Nebraska
Dec 17, 2021
Dec 17, 2021

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By Jerry Volesky, University of Nebraska

Is twine or net wrap good feed? Obviously not, but it can cause health problems if animals eat too much of it.

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