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There are two levels of this disease, subacute and acute. In the subacute form, animals show signs of incoordination, weakness, tremors, blindness, and depression. In the acute form, lambs are found dead or comatose, experiencing involuntary muscle contractions or seizures.
Pigs often have sore feet but less commonly develop mouth lesions. Sheep and goats show very mild, if any, signs of disease, however they can still spread the virus. Death is uncommon from this disease, but it can occur in young animals. Permanent hoof damage and chronic mastitis can occur.