From: Pam Lawless [pamspups@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 10:12 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Petition 98P-0151/CP1

I would ask your support for the "Re:; Docket Number 98P-015.  Animals who are too sick or injured
to stand should not be allowed to be slaughtered for human consuption.  The use of downed animals
in meat production poses an increased health risk to the consumer from bacterial contaimination
and disease.  Downed animals cannot be moved humanely, and they are typically pushed with tractors
or dragged with chains...resulting in injuries from bruises and abrasions, to broken bones and
torn ligaments.  Prohibiting the marketing of downed animals will cause no undue economic
hardship.  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 to industry
to prevent downed animals in the first place!

If you've ever looked into the dying eyes of a pathetic creature who has given up on life...I
think this issue would be cut and dried.  

Please vote to help stop this inhumane cruel practice.

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