From: mahlonhess@juno.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 7:44 PM
To: EXECSEC

Jane E. Henney, M.D., Commissioner
U.S. Food & Drug Administration

The overuse of antibiotics in agriculture is contributing to the
emergence of untreatable diseases in people.  Reliable data on antibiotic
use in agriculture are needed.  

As a matter of urgency, please establish a reporting system.

Mahlon & Mary Hess
1001 E. Oregon Road
Lititz, PA 17543-9206
mahlonhess@juno.com