Vesicles may also be form on the snout, but tend to rupture quickly. Abortion is common. Mortality in piglets can be high In sheep and goats, the disease is usually milder with fewer lesions. Affected sheep are depressed and reluctant to stand. Some animals may get a sudden lameness.
Vesicles form around the top of the foot and between the claws.
Lesions may develop on the tongue and dental pad, but can be hard to detect. Significant mortality can occur in lambs. In addition to the lesions described above, vesicles may also be present in the rumen. In young animals there is focal necrosis of cardiac muscle. Unpreserved samples should be forwarded chilled, but should be frozen if delays greater than 48 hours are anticipated.