What are the clinical signs for sore mouth?
• Early in the infection sores appear as blisters and then become crusty scabs. • Sores are typically found on the lips, muzzle, and in the mouth (see photos below). • 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.
