PLEASE
WRITE TO THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) ASK
THEM TO GRANT PETITION 98P-0151/CP1 TO PROHIBIT THE SLAUGHTER
OF DOWNED ANIMALS.
Our chances of stopping the downed animal trade are better
now then ever. Please write today, and please encourage
others to write as well:
Please
be sure to include "Re: Docket Number 98P-0151/CP1" following
your letter's heading, so they will know what the letter
is in reference to.
Last
year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced
a landmark policy to stop purchasing meat from downed cows
for federal programs, including the National School Lunch
Program. The agency stated, "USDA will no longer accept
ground beef that includes product from non-ambulatory cattle,
commonly known as 'downers'." This development shows a growing
consensus - even among livestock industry and government
officials - that the marketing and slaughter of downed animals
is unacceptable. Here are some points you may wish to include
in your letter: