Speaking during the opening presentation at this year's annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, Dr. Daryl Olsen, a past president of the AASV, told fellow swine veterinarians he does not think the AVMA is respecting their opinions on animal welfare and expressed frustration with the situation."I know swine veterinarians are the redheaded stepchild, but I'm still a veterinarian—a part of the team—and would like my opinion heard and respected," he said. "But if we continue down this path, I'm afraid there will come a day when the AVMA will nolonger be an ally to swine veterinarians and the AASV, and, you know what? That really hurts me."
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