From: Jackie Pomies [Pomies@Ceres.sfsu.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 4:02 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket #98P-0151/CP1

TO: Dockets Management Branch of FDA
RE Docket #98P-0151/CP1
I write in support of the petition to prohibit the slaughter of downed 
animals.  My reasons are as follows:  1) Downed animals too sick 
or injured to stand should not enter the human food chain because 
of increased risk of bacterial contamination and 2) there is no 
humane way to move a downed animal; such animals are typically 
dragged with chains, lifted with a forklift, or prodded and beaten to 
get them to move.  Downed animals comprise a very small 
pecentage of animals slaughtered; thus, prohibiting their marketing 
would not cause undue economic hardship.    Numerous beef, 
dairy and pork industry representatives are supportive of such a 
prohibition.
Sincerely,

Jackie Pomies
1271 - 38th Avenue
San Francisco, CA  94122