It's hard on the animals for a few days, but their skin grows back and everything is just fine. I've seen horses where the muzzle is just a solid blister. It's not pretty, but they do survive. The disease itself is self-limiting and when problems arise they are usually because of secondary infections. Antibiotics are sometimes given for secondary infections, but as with most viral diseases, you just have to let it run its course.
Monetary loss depends on the situation.
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