From: Vatell Barbara-CBV042 [Barbara.Vatell@motorola.com]
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 2:33 PM
To: 'FDADockets@oc.fda.gov'
Subject: GRANTING PETITION 98P-0151/CPI

Importance: High

I write to you today urging you to grant petition 98P-0151/CP1 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 food 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 hardship.

Thank you for considering my request.

Barbara Vatell
Contract Administrator
Integrated Solutions Division
Motorola, Inc.
1200 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 653-6429 (effective 12/18/00)
Fax: (203) 322-3365
e-mail: Barbara.Vatell@Motorola.com