Original sentence: A number of countries, including the United States, have legislated organic production standards, which preclude some of the practices that typify factory farming.However, terminology used by the USDA in regards to many of its regulations, including those concerning animal welfare, is vague and may be said to lean towards the farms' side
Edited sentence: A number of countries, including the United States, have legislated organic production standards, which preclude some of the practices that characterize factory farming.However, terminology used by the USDA in regards to many of its regulations, including those concerning animal welfare, is vague and may be construed in the farm's favor