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==Clinical Signs==
==Clinical Signs==
Often begins like [[Picornaviridae#Foot and Mouth Disease Virus|foot and mouth disease]]. Animals are dull, and salivating. The tongue feels like a big lump of wood especially the dorsal part of posterior 2/3rds which is often found in conjunction with small areas of ulceration on the side of [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]].
Often begins like [[Picornaviridae#Foot and Mouth Disease Virus|foot and mouth disease]]. Animals are dull, have difficulty masticating, inappetant and salivate profusely.. The tongue feels like a lump of wood especially the dorsal part of posterior 2/3rds which is often found in conjunction with small areas of ulceration on the side of [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]].
In contrast to foot and mouth cases are nearly always sporadic.
In contrast to foot and mouth cases are nearly always sporadic.
The bacteria can affect soft tissue anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract including the rumen and reticulum. This may present as a chronic condition. Additionally a cutaneous form has been reported where ulcers and nodules are present in the subcutaneous tissue containing yellow-green pus.
====Pathogenesis====
====Pathogenesis====