Second, bale shape (large rectangular versus large round)
and wrapping method of the bale during storage has been
shown to influence storage losses. For example, large twinewrapped
round bales have lower losses than large twinewrapped
rectangular bales [14,15,17]. This is likely because
the circular shape facilitates the shedding of water away from
bales. Mesh-wrapped large round bales had lower DM losses
than twine-wrapped large round bales [21]. Mesh-wrapped
bales may have a more uniform shape during storage, which
may explain the lower DM losses [22]. Although a large rectangular
bale has the potential for higher outdoor storage losses,
its larger throughput capacity and a more desirable shape