From: Sandy Kraegel [s_kraegel@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 2:17 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket Number 98P-0151/CP1

I am e-mailing to urge you to please grant petition 98P-0151/CP1 to prohibit 
the slaughter of downed animals. The marketing and slaughter of downed 
animals is unacceptable for several reasons. Downed animals cannot be moved 
humanely which results in them typically being pushed with tractors or 
dragged with chains which results in more injuries and more suffering for 
these animals. These animals that are too sick or injured to stand should 
not be allowed to be slaughtered for human consumption- the fact that they 
are downed means they are sick and/or severely injured which means they are 
more likely to pass on disease or illness to the consumer.

Please be compassionate to both the consumer who is at risk from eating 
these animals and the animals themselves who suffer terribly by granting 
this petition.

Sincerely,

Sandy Kraegel
703 Bellevue Ave. E., #A-21
Seattle, WA  98102
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