A catfish farm is accused of abusing fish. A prosecutor called the case a waste of time.

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Aug 15, 2021 A catfish farm is accused of abusing fish. A prosecutor called the case a waste of time. More than 50 years ago, the United States installed legal guardrails to reduce the suffering of commercially slaughtered livestock. Fish have traditionally been seen in a different light, but a growing body of research indicates that fish do feel pain. Still, an animal rights group's investigation of a Mississippi catfish farm shows how getting prosecutors to crack down is another matter. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all of NBC Newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubcription | Contact | Privacy