From: mtduck@ptd.net
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 9:36 PM
To: MarketingClaim
Subject: Docket No. L S-05-09



Martin E. O'Connor, Chief, Standardization Branch, Livestock and Seed Program,
AMS, USDA, Room 2607-S, 1400 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20250-0254.

Dear Mr. O'Connor:

I support the USDA's proposal that an animal's diet must be 99% grass or forage
based in order to be marketed as grass-fed.

Please clarify the rule to state that the animal's nutrition will come from
live, green pasture.

Also prohibit the use of antibiotics and hormones.

I make these requests because they are important for human health.

We need a strong grass-fed label that we can respect.  Then our family will stop
boycotting beef.

Sincerely,
Marjorie T. Duck