From: KMay784901@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 1:16 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: 98P-0151/CP1
I was just notified by a farm animal sanctuary in my area about the petition 
asking to prohibit the slaughter of downed animals. Animals that are sick or 
injured should not be allowed to enter the food chain. These unfortunate 
animals pose a health threat to the individuals which consume this food. Has 
anybody been watching the news from Europe in regard to "Mad Cow Disease"? 
This situation can occur in this country, are you willing to put yourself or 
your family at risk? 

It is impossible to move "downed" animals humanely, by using tractors to push 
or drag these animals with chains causes them even more injury. Prohibit the 
marketing of these unfortunate animals, allow them to be humanely euthanized, 
let them at least die in peace. 

Thank you. 
Kathleen May 
Vacaville, California