From: Gary Raflo [gtr49@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 6:40 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket number 98P-0151/CP1


Docket number 98P-0151/CP1

Downed animals - animals too sick even to stand - are commonly left to
suffer for hours or days without receiving food, water, or veterinary care,
and in many instances, they die of neglect.

They are dragged to slaughter with chains or pushed with tractors and
forklifts - inhumane methods that cause injuries ranging from bruises and
abrasions to broken bones and torn ligaments.

Downed animals who survive handling and transportation are typically
slaughtered for human food.

In addition to causing intolerable animal suffering, the slaughter and
marketing of downed animals poses a risk to human health.

We urge the FDA to grant Farm Sanctuary's petition to prohibit the slaughter
of downed animals.

Joyce LiBethe, PhD
Gary Raflo, MD