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In ordinary words.
Practices criticized as cruel may be exempt from certain animal-cruelty provisions because they are standard in agriculture.
In legal terms.
Some state animal-cruelty statutes exempt customary or accepted agricultural practices; the precise language varies significantly.
Where it stops being legal.
Other welfare, transport, slaughter, local and state laws can still restrict specific practices.
General U.S.-focused information. Cases and statutes may have jurisdiction-specific exceptions. This citation may be a general primer; verify the governing primary authority. Not legal advice.