From: karen tucker [kgtucker@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 7:20 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: docket # 98P-0151/CP1

Please grant the petition to prohibit the slaughter of downed animals - 
docket # 98P-0151/CP1.

*Animals who are too sick or injured even to stand should not be used for 
food.

*It is almost impossible to move downed animals humanely, and they are 
typically pushed with tractors or dragged with chains.  This kind of 
inhumane treatment should not be acceptable toward any living creature.

*Industry experts estimate 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.

Thanks,

Karen Marlow
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