From: Krism01@aol.com Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 3:04 PM To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov Subject: downed animals Hello, I wish to add my voice to those protesting the slaughter of downed animals for food. There is enough concern already over mad cow disease, foot and mouth disease and so forth, and I do not think we should risk using sick animals for food. I also wish that more humane treatment could help prevent animals from becoming ill. Thank you. Kristin Martin, Somerville, MA