From: Heather Tinley [heatherti@mindspring.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 6:31 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Re: Docket Number 98P-0151/CP1

The marketing and slaughter of downed animals is unacceptable and MUST
BE STOPPED.

WHY?

* Animals who are too sick or injured to
stand should not be allowed to
be slaughtered for human consumption.

* The use of downed animals in meat
production poses an increased health
risk to the consumer from bacterial
contamination and disease.

* Downed animals cannot be moved humanely,
and they are typically pushed
with tractors or dragged with chains -
resulting in injuries from bruises
and abrasions, to broken bones and torn
ligaments.

* Prohibiting the marketing of downed animals
will cause no undue
economic hardship.

* Industry experts have estimated that 90% of
downed animals can be
prevented with better care and
handling. Removing the market for downed
animals will provide an incentive to industry
to prevent downed animals
in the first place.

Please do the right thing as trusted officials.

Sincerely,
Heather Tinley

916 SW 18 St.
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315