Sore mouth infection history and symptoms

• Early in the infection sore appear as blisters and then become crusty scabs.
• Sores are typically found on the lips, muzzle, and in the mouth.
• Sheep and goats may get similar sores]/scabs on the lower legs and the teats, especially when ewes or does are nursing infected lambs or kids.
• Except in rare cases, animals recover completely from sore mouth infections within a month.
• Young animals may have difficulty nursing/feeding and may require bottle or tube feeding. Nursing ewes may abandon their lambs, and older animals may also require nutritional support.
• Particular breeds (e.g. Boer goats) may be especially susceptible and have severe infections.

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