From: Cynthia Embree-Lavoie [celavoie@servicenetinc.org]
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 10:23 AM
To: 'FDADockets@oc.fda.gov'
Subject: Docket #98P-0151/CP1

Ladies & Gentlemen: I am writing to urge you strongly to grat petition 
#98P-0151/CP1, prohibiting the slaughter of "downed" farm animals.  The 
slaughtering and marketing of sick and injured animals is appalling and 
unhealthful for a number of reasons.  As these animals may carry disease 
that could be harmful to humans, it is a health hazard to have their bodies 
enter the human food chain.  Additionally, it is an incredibly cruel and 
inhumane practice since, due to their weakened condition, it is nearly 
impossible to move or handle these animals humanely.  Downed animals 
comprise a very small percentage of all livestock, so preventing their 
slaughter will not create any undue economic hardship on producers.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Embree-Lavoie, 85 Amherst St., Chicopee, MA 01013