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It’s time to step up our effort to spare sick and injured farm animals the misery of being dragged to slaughter. Some members of Congress believe that the agribusiness industry is doing enough to protect animal welfare and food safety, and that laws are simply not needed. But the evidence is clear that farm animals are suffering and the nation’s food supply is at risk. Tell Congress it's time to help sick and injured farm animals.

Farm animals too sick or injured to walk -- those known as "downers" -- go through agonizing torment as they're forcibly moved to slaughter. Meat from such animals also may pose serious risks to public health. At least 12 of the 14 "mad cow" cases identified so far in North America have reportedly been downer cows. And downers may pass along dangerous infections such as E. coli and Salmonella, since these suffering animals are often lying in bacteria-laden waste and have higher levels of pathogens due to stress.

Take action now by clicking here. Also, please tell your friends and family about this important issue and let them know what they can do to help. The more people who contact Congress, the more co-sponsors this legislation will receive and the better its chances of being passed into law.

Thank you for taking action on behalf of animals.