To the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Hello, my name is Angela Florio. Due to the horrendous conditions on factory farms, many animals become too weak and sick to stand up or move under their own strength. These downed animals are shackled, hoisted, and dragged by the leg or neck or pushed by tractors and forklifts to the slaughterhouse. The helpless animals suffer broken bones, torn tendons, and lacerations from this inhumane handling.
Studies reveal that most downed animals are fully conscious and suffer intensely during the process.
All this, so that companies can make a few extra dollars. I am in definite support of a petition that would be filed by the Farm Sanctuary which would prohibit the slaughter of downed animals. I hope that you will take this letter seriously for I strongly believe it is no small matter to ignore. Thank you for your time.