A recent surge in bird flu outbreaks has raised serious concerns about the public health risks associated with live animal markets and factory farms. Experts warn that these facilities, including ...

The news hit hard: Bird flu had struck Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, forcing the well-known supplier to euthanize all 99,000 of its ducks. It was a devastating reminder of the many ways one can ...

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.

Doug Corwin, president of Crescent Duck, picks up one of his ducks at the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, N.Y., Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Corwin knew ...

NEW YORK -- The avian flu outbreak that has led to the slaughter of millions of birds at U.S. poultry farms and driven up the price of eggs struck the Crescent Duck Farm last week, leading federal ...

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.