From: Kendall Jennings [kendall_jennings@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 5:39 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Petition 98P-0151/CPI

Docket Number 98P-0151/CPI

Please consider granting above petition to prohibit
the slaughter of downed animals.

Animals who are too sick even to stand pose a health
threat and should not be allowed to enter the human
foot chain.

It is impossible to move downed animals humanely, and
they are typically pushed with tractors or dragged
with chains, inhumane processes which cause injuries
ranging from bruises and abrasions, to broken bones
and torn ligaments.

Downed animals comprise a very small percentage of
animals slaughtered, and prohibiting their marketing
will cause no undue economic harship.

Thank you for your consideration of my request.



Jennifer K. Himes

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