U.S. government lays plans for domestic MERS response The novel Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus has infected 77 people and killed at least 40 since it was identified in June 2012, and a team of CDC scientists is keeping close watch on the virus in an effort to blunt its possible domestic impact. Officials say the virus could easily reach U.S. shores through a traveler who contracts the virus overseas. Scientists are monitoring cases worldwide, developing plans for notifying the public of the potential risks, identifying a network of labs that can test for the virus and prioritizing research goals. Forty people in the U.S. have been tested for MERS, but all were negative for the virus. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (6/29) CDC releases snapshot of mosquito-borne disease in 2012 Last year, there were 5,780 mosquito-carried disease cases, excluding dengue fever, recorded in the U.S., CDC researchers wrote in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. They noted that 98% of these were caused by the West Nile virus, which accounted for 5,674 cases, including 3,491 hospitalizations and 286 deaths. DailyRx.com (6/27)  | SmartBrief Readers: Get Connected with OPEN Forum
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 | The Fourth is no fun for some pets With sensitive hearing and no way to understand that the sound of fireworks signals celebration, not danger, pets are often spooked by Independence Day festivities, according to veterinarian Gene Mueller, manager of Regional Animal Services of King County, Wash. Strategies for keeping pets calm include placing animals in a quiet room with soothing music and possibly using a crate or turning off lights. This article notes animals that have not been bothered by fireworks in the past may still react. KING-TV (Seattle)/The Pet Dish blog (6/30) Other News | Fight 2013's "Extremely High" Canine Lyme Disease Threat The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) warns of an "extremely high" canine Lyme disease threat that's also geographically spreading. Read how to build a prevention strategy that includes client education, home care and vaccination. Start in this SmartBrief-sponsored feature by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. | | | | | Getting a loan requires careful preparation When seeking a loan, small businesses should be ready to share their financial information and provide specifics about how they will use the money, according to Marc Scheipe, chief financial officer at Sage North America. It's also important to do your research and contact multiple lenders as you seek funding for your business. BusinessNewsDaily.com (6/28)  | New Technology Helps Doctors Link a Patient's Location to Illness and Treatment
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 | N.M. equine slaughter facility gets OK from feds Valley Meat Co. of Roswell, N.M., is poised to become the first U.S. facility authorized to slaughter horses and process the meat in seven years after lawmakers halted the practice by defunding inspections. U.S. officials issued a permit for the facility and are expected to do the same for planned operations in Iowa and Missouri. The practice has encountered resistance from groups that argue the facilities are ripe for abuse, while proponents say slaughter is a humane way of dealing with overpopulation and the growing problem of abandonment. FoxNews.com/The Associated Press (6/28)  | 5 Ways that Quote-to-Cash Can Boost Your Revenue
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