From: Andy Chu [acchu@hrl.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 3:39 PM
To: EXECSEC
Subject: reporting system for antibiotics in agriculture

Dr. Henney,

The widespread of use of antibiotics in agriculture threatens
to create drug-resistant bacteria.  As a scientist and
concerned citizen, I believe the prudent thing to do at this
time is to gather data, so that we will at least understand
the magnitude of the problem.  

I am writing to urge you to establish a reporting system to
quantify the use of antibiotics
in agriculture.  I would also appreciate a brief reply,
acknowledging that you have received this message.  This issue
is too important to ignore.  Thanks for your time.

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Andy Chu, Ph.D.         HRL Laboratories   acchu@HRL.com
Research Staff Member   3011 Malibu Canyon (310) 317-5325
Sensors and Mat'ls Dept Malibu, CA 90265   (310) 317-5484 fax