The EDGE: December 6, 2012 - Zoonotic diseases are all around us

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December 6, 2012

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Zoonotic diseases are all around us
Three-quarters of emerging infectious diseases originate in animals, research suggests, as do widespread pathogens such as HIV, writes University of Iowa epidemiologist Tara Smith. She explores the connections between animal species and zoonoses including influenza, rabies, SARS and hantavirus. Smith points out that humans can also transmit pathogens to animals. For example, research has indicated humans can pass antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to animals including chickens, dolphins and pigs. Slate (12/4)

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Frequent mating keeps toad sperm quality high, study finds
Austrian veterinary researchers studied toads and found that sperm quality was higher with increased frequency of mating. The findings may have implications for fertility problems among men. RedOrbit (12/4)

Other News

Google grant supports unmanned aerial vehicles to help wildlife conservation efforts
Mother Jones /Blue Marble blog (12/5)

Veterinarian uncovers evidence of embezzlement
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison) (12/4)

What can the cloud do for your healthcare practice?
Learn how a web-based -or "cloud"- solution can help you comply with HIPAA privacy and security standards, and give your employees access to medical information whether they are in or out of the office. Read the Guide to the Cloud for Healthcare to learn more.

Animal News

Owners and veterinarians concur: Preventive care is the best care
Owners and veterinarians are similarly focused on preventive care, including vaccinations and parasite control, writes veterinarian Ann Hohenhaus, who discusses the results of a survey. Owners expressed concern over pet medication costs, but Dr. Hohenhaus endorses veterinary-grade medications, noting the medications are specifically designed for animals. WebMD/Tales from the Pet Clinic blog (12/5)

Family farmers go "Gangnam Style" in parody
The same family that brought us a parody of the song "I'm Sexy and I Know It" that has garnered some 7.7 million views on YouTube has done it again. The Peterson brothers have produced a music video parody about farming using "Gangnam Style." DairyHerd.com (12/5)

Other News

Update: Details emerge about case of Zoo Boise monkey death
FoxNews.com/The Associated Press (12/5)

Feral cat attacks family after sneaking in doggy door
WINK-TV (Fort Myers, Fla.) (12/5)

10 Best Practices for BPM Implementation
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Around the Office

Protect your data when the next natural disaster strikes
You can get ready for the next natural disaster by storing your business data on a separate hard drive from the one you use to boot up your computer, Dave Johnson writes. You should also have an offsite backup of your data and consider using cloud-based services, he recommends. CBS MoneyWatch (12/4)

Manager's Guide: Avoid 7 Project Portfolio Pitfalls
Do projects seem to appear out of nowhere? Do you find yourself scrambling to pull together reports for executives? Watch this on-demand webinar and learn about several project portfolio management pitfalls and how AtTask can help you avoid them. Watch the video now.

Policy Watch

Senate endorses stricter consequences for watching animal fights
The Senate has voted to strengthen penalties associated with attending events that involve animal fights. "This bill is about ending animal fighting, which plainly and simply is a blood sport," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., who introduced the measure. The legislation now moves to the House. The Hill/Floor Action Blog (12/4)

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