From: HockeyMom1933@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 2:25 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Downed Animals for Slaughter
I am writing to ask that you grant petition 98P-0151/CP1 to prohitbit the 
slaughter of downed animals. 
* Animals that are too sick or injured even to stand up should not be allowed 
to enter the human food chain. 
*There is an increased risk for bacterial contamination, there is evidence 
that some downed animals may be afflicted with a form of BSE, which has been 
linked to  a fatal human illness. 
*It is impossible to move downed animals humanely, and they are typically 
pushed with tractors or dragged with chains. This causes injuries such as 
bruises, abrasions, broken bones and torn ligaments. 
*Downed animals comprise a very small percentage of animals slaughtered and 
not marketing them will not cause 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. 
Thank you for your attention regarding this matter. 
Sincerely, 
Lanette Rapp