From: Welk, Thomas [twelk@cooley.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 9:14 PM
To: 'FDADockets@oc.fda.gov'
Cc: Ariel J. Lang Ph. D. (E-mail)
Subject: Docket Number 98P-0151/CP1

I understand that the Farm Sanctuary has petitioned the FDA to prohibit the
slaughter of downed animals for human or animal consumption.  Its petition
is Docket Number 98P-0151/CP1.  I am writing to express my support of this
petition and to strongly request that you grant the petition.  The sale of
downed animals for human and animal consumption risks the health of the
humans/animals consuming the meat and causes unnecessary pain and suffering
for the downed animals, who would be put down much sooner if they could not
be sold.  Please grant the Farm Sanctuary's petition as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Thomas Welk


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