From: Donna Cray [dcray@indiana.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 1904 5:06 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Support Docket # 98P-0151/CP1

Please grant the petition to prohibit the slaughter of downed animals-docket
# 98P-0151/CPI.
    Animals who are too sick or injured even to stand should not be allowed
to enter the human food chain.  In addition to posing an increased risk for
bacterial contamination, there is evidence that some downed animals may be
afflicted with Mad Cow Disease.  It's impossible to move downed animals
humanely, and there are typically pushed with tractors or dragged with
chains-inhumane processes which cause injuries ranging from bruise 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 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.

PLEASE STOP THIS TERRIBLY CRUEL AND UNNECESSARY PRACTICE-SUPPORT DOCKET #
98P-0151/CP1.

Thank you!
Sincerely,

Donna Cray
526 N. Grant St.
Apt 2C
Bloomington, IN 47408