Maggots only survive with dead tissue to eat. They don't eat healthy flesh, which is why they are sometimes used in cleaning horrible injuries in people. These would be sterile, laboratory bred maggots. They are removed after consuming the dead tissue, tissue that is dying. Maggots leave a sterile, healthy wound for treatment by the medical profession without the harsh steps needed otherwise, to clean it.
Regular barnyard maggots would not be sterile, carrying lots of germs, even while cleaning off dead tissue in the hoof. NOT a good idea for the goat wound.
So I would agree with cleaning the tissue and hooves well, treating them with medication, but not wrapping so wound or sore can stay dry in the air. Moist in the hoof crevices, between the toes, is creating a good home for disease. Wrapping will keep things moist, not dry. Goat pen needs a good cleaning, with lots of dry bedding to keep hooves dry between the sides, soak up any urine quickly.
Regular barnyard maggots would not be sterile, carrying lots of germs, even while cleaning off dead tissue in the hoof. NOT a good idea for the goat wound.
So I would agree with cleaning the tissue and hooves well, treating them with medication, but not wrapping so wound or sore can stay dry in the air. Moist in the hoof crevices, between the toes, is creating a good home for disease. Wrapping will keep things moist, not dry. Goat pen needs a good cleaning, with lots of dry bedding to keep hooves dry between the sides, soak up any urine quickly.
