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Factory farming is a common yet controversial practice that allows for the large-scale production of meat products. However, the system often involves the inhumane raising and handling of animals.

AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Corwin knew there was a problem at his family’s commercial duck farm in Long Island when he spotted scores of dead or lethargic birds during a barn inspection in January.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Corwin knew ...