From: J. Arcarese [arcares@attglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 11:10 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket Number 98P-0151/CP1

Hello:
    I urge the FDA to grant the above petition to prohibit the slaughter
of downed animals.  These suffering animals need to be humanely
euthanized and not be allowed to enter the human or animal food chain.
BSE is suspected in some these downed animals, and well as other
diseases.
    Please support the humane treatment of these downed animals, and not
allow the pushing of tractors and dragging by chains, which cause
further damage and injury.  Most of the 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.
    Sincerely,  Jo Ann Arcarese

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J. Arcarese
406 Eastbrooke La.
Rochester, NY 14618
716.442.7594
arcares@attglobal.net
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