From: Cathy Graves [Cathy.Graves@asml.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 4:07 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket# 98P-0151/CP1 

Hello,

I am writing you to urge you to please prohibit the slaughter of "downed
animals."  Animals who are too sick or injured even to stand should not
be allowed to enter the human food chain.  Once animals are downed, it
is practically impossible to move them humanely and instead they are
pushed with tractors or dragged.  It continues to amaze me that we as an
American society place so much compassion and value on our pets yet
continue to accept without question this insensitive, barbaric and cruel
treatment given to farm animals!  According to Farm Sanctuary, "industry
experts have estimated that 90% of downed animals can be prevented with
better care and handling.  Removing the market for downed animals will
provide an incentive for the industry to prevent downed animals in the
first place."

Thank you for your consideration,

Cathy Graves
503-252-0908 (w)
6978 SW Montauk Circle
Lake Oswego, OR 97035