PUBLIC SUBMISSION | As of: February 18, 2009 Tracking No. 806e9081 Comments Due: September 29, 2008 Late comments are accepted |
Docket: FSIS-2008-0022
Requirements for the Disposition of Cattle that Become Non-Ambulatory Disabled Following Ante-Mortem Inspection
Comment On: FSIS-2008-0022-0001
Requirements for the Disposition of Cattle That Become Non- Ambulatory Disabled Following Ante-Mortem Inspection
Document: FSIS-2008-0022-0009
Comment from Joan Glasser
4061 Eleuthera Ct
boulder,
CO,
80301
Subject: Docket Number FSIS-2008-0022
Text of e-mail:
Dear USDA,
Regarding Docket Number FSIS-2008-0022, I encourage the USDA to adopt the proposed rules
regarding the Disposition of Downer Cattle. Specifically, I fully support the USDA's proposal to
exclude all downed cattle, including those who may become downed after inspection at
slaughterhouses, from being slaughtered. Instead, these animals should be humanely
euthanized on the spot.
I also encourage the FSIS to extend its ban on the slaughter of downed cattle to cover ALL
downed livestock – including pigs, goats, sheep, and others. No crippled or sick animal should
suffer gratuitously, and the public deserves the assurance that our health is being treated as a
priority when it comes to our food supply.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Joan Glasser
Boulder, CO