From: Summer Adams [jobiebean@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 7:21 AM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket #98P-0151/CP1

To whom it may concern:

I am writing in support of docket #98P-0151/CP1, the
petition filed by Farm Sanctuary to protect downed
farm animals.  It is vitally important that these
animals not be a part of our food system.  These
animals are dragged by the leg or neck or pushed by
tractors and forklifts to slaughter.  There is an
increased risk of bacterial contamination from the
lacerations and broken bones the animals suffer while
being treated in this manner.  Even more importantly,
evidence is mounting that downed animals may be
infected with a form of Bovine Spongiform
Encephalopathy ("Mad Cow Disease").  If introduced
into our food system, the disease may cause an
outbreak of Creutzfeld-Jakob disease, similar to that
seen in europe.

For these reasons, I support docket #98P-0151/CP1.

Thank you,
Summer Bammes Adams
1895 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
       -Margaret Mead

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