Vet Removes THOUSANDS of Maggots from Cow's Hoof! 😱 Full Treatment & Recovery | Hoof Myiasis

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:12]She's been favoring that leg all morning.

[00:00:20]I need the vet out here right now, Tate.

[00:00:22]Something's very wrong with her hoof.

[00:00:28]All right.

[00:00:30]Show me which one.

[00:00:36]All right, girl. Let's have a look at you.

[00:00:48]There it is, myiasis.

[00:00:51]Maggot infestation in the cleft.

[00:00:56]She has a maggot infestation deep in the right hind hoof cleft, and we caught it at a moderate stage, and we need to clean and treat it immediately.

[00:01:05]Let's get everything ready before we restrain her.

[00:01:12]Good. Hold her steady. We're starting to clean out now.

[00:01:20]Starting with the outer debris first, Tate. Yeah, nice and slow.

[00:01:29]There's the colony. Deeper than I expected, but we've got them.

[00:01:36]Removing them individually per terran.

[00:01:39]Forceps are the cleanest method at this stage.

[00:01:45]Almost clear. Checking the the deeper corners now. Can't leave a single one behind.

[00:01:52]Flushing it out now.

[00:01:55]Saline rinse clears everything the forceps couldn't reach.

[00:02:00]Good. Cleft is clean and dry now. Tissue looks intact.

[00:02:05]No deeper damage.

[00:02:09]Antiseptic layer goes on first, really.

[00:02:11]This kills anything microscopic we couldn't physically remove.

[00:02:16]Anti-parasitic ointment Mesa.

[00:02:19]This is what ensures no larvae survive and tissue begins healing. We bandage it to keep the ointment in contact with the tissue and protect the cleft from dirt and flies.

[00:02:36]Bandage is secure. She's wrapped and protected now.

[00:02:40]Watch how she distributes her weight.

[00:02:42]That immediate relief tells us the infestation was causing her real discomfort.

[00:02:48]She gets a course of antibiotics now.

[00:02:51]Prevents any secondary infection from developing in the tissue while it heals.

[00:02:58]That's her first dose of cure. She'll need this once daily for the next 5 days without fail.

[00:03:04]No swelling above the hoof. No heat in the leg. Ever done that again. We got to this in good time. She should recover well.

[00:03:14]Checking the tissue above the hoof now.

[00:03:16]Need to confirm the inflammation hasn't traveled up the leg.

[00:03:20]Look at her stance now compared to when I arrived. That she's already bearing weight more evenly on that leg. Okay.

[00:03:26]Treatment is working. Look at her stance now compared to when I arrived. That she's already bearing weight more evenly on that leg. Okay. Treatment is working.

[00:03:36]Three things you must do every single day. Keep her stall completely dry.

[00:03:40]Check the bandage for any soiling or slipping and watch her walking pattern when she moves to feeding.

[00:03:48]Bandage is clean, sitting right where the doc left it.

[00:03:53]>> [snorts] >> She's walking better already. Definitely more comfortable than this morning.

[00:03:59]>> [snorts] >> Standing flat on it while she eats, that's a good sign.

[00:04:13]Day two bandage change. Let's keep that cleft clean and healing.

[00:04:18]Easy does it, taking the old bandage off nice and slow. Don't want to disturb the tissue underneath.

[00:04:26]Cleft is looking so much better, Blue Power. Tissue is settling down nicely.

[00:04:31]No signs of any returning activity.

[00:04:35]Fresh antiseptic first, then the ointment thread. Same routine as the doc showed, no shortcuts.

[00:04:45]Getting better at this, doc would approve.

[00:04:52]Clean bandage on, sitting perfectly tanned. She's right on track with her recovery.

[00:04:59]Day two and she's already moving like a different animal.

[00:05:02]Recovery is going exactly as the doc said it would.

[00:05:06]Day four, look at her standing there, weight fully on that right hind leg without a second thought. She's coming back strong.

[00:05:16]Four days in and that bandage is holding up perfectly. She's been keeping it clean herself, too.

[00:05:24]How has she been doing? Better every single day, Doc Tain. Come see for yourself.

[00:05:30]Before I even touch her, look at that stance.

[00:05:34]That is a completely different animal from five days ago.

[00:05:37]>> [laughter] >> Bandage is in excellent condition and you followed the aftercare instructions perfectly.

[00:05:45]Mhm.

[00:05:46]That cleft has healed beautifully.

[00:05:48]Tissue is clean, calm, and completely clear.

[00:05:54]Tissue is fully intact. No tenderness, no residual activity verminous. The infestation has been completely eliminated. One last application of antiseptic and protective ointment. This final layer seals the recovery and guards against any environmental re-infection.

[00:06:13]No bandage this time. That hoof is strong enough to breathe and heal on its own now.

[00:06:18]Look at her. Perfectly square on all four legs, completely relaxed.

[00:06:23]Clinically speaking, that is a full recovery.

[00:06:26]Cool, smooth, no heat anywhere from the knee down. And so for right here, this leg is completely back to normal.

[00:06:35]Going forward, Pro-Lite, inspect all four hooves every single week. Keep all stall bedding completely dry year-round, and call me if you're able.

[00:06:43]This is your number one prevention weapon against myiasis re-infection.

[00:06:47]Veterinary grade fly repellent applied to all four hooves.

[00:06:53]Walking like nothing ever happened is here. That right hind leg is moving perfectly.

[00:06:58]Eating with full appetite, standing strong on all four open. She's completely back to herself.

[00:07:05]>> [snorts] >> Five days of dedicated treatment and aftercare. A complete recovery from a severe maggot infestation.

[00:07:14]That right there is why early identification and proper treatment matters. Look at her go.

[00:07:22]You did everything right after I left, right?

[00:07:24]>> Well, yeah. That consistency and aftercare is what made this recovery possible.

[00:07:30]A successful farm call. Early detection, proper treatment, dedicated aftercare.

[00:07:36]A full recovery.

[00:07:41]Back to her normal just like nothing ever happened.

[00:07:48]Weekly hoof check, right hind first.

[00:07:50]Cleft looks perfect. Hoof wall is solid and clean.

[00:07:54]Fly repellent on all four hooves and lower legs every 3 days without fail, just like the doc said. Prevention is everything now. Fly repellent on all four hooves and lower legs every 3 days without fail, just like the doc said.

[00:08:08]Prevention is everything now. From infestation to full recovery to early detection, expert treatment, [music] dedicated care. This is how it's done.