David Favre

Michigan State University, Law, Faculty Member

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Biography: David Favre is a professor of law at Michigan State University College of Law. Over the past thirty years Professor Favre has written several articles and books dealing with animal issues including such topics as animal cruelty, wildlife law, the use of animals for scientific research, and international control of animal trade. His books include the case book Animal Law: Welfare, Interest, and Rights (2nd ed.), Animal Law and Dog Behavior and International Trade in Endangered Species. He also has presented to international audiences on these topics. He created and is editor-in-chief of the largest animal legal web resource, www.animallaw.info. Now residing on a farm in lower Michigan, Professor Favre shares his space with sheep, chickens and the usual assortment of dogs and cats.

He was a national officer of the Animal Legal Defense Fund for 22 years. Presently he is the a Vice Chair of the ABA/TIPS Committee on Animal Law and in 2012 was chair of the AALS Animal Law Committee.

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Access to Veterinary Care: Barriers, Current Practices, and Public Policy

As a child, I was very ill with whooping cough and pneumonia. I remember the presence of family, ... more As a child, I was very ill with whooping cough and pneumonia. I remember the presence of family, friends, and neighbors gathered to pay their last respects, as I gasped for breath. But more so, I remember the look of determination and hope in my mother's eyes. Many times, since that unforgettable experience, I have witnessed the power of hope, even in the direst of situations. Hope is infectious. Hope is strong. Most families with pets regard them as family members. Increasingly, families celebrate their pet's birthday, include them in special events such as weddings, put them in their wills, and other behaviors that reveal the power of the human-animal bond. When these families encounter barriers to veterinary care, it sometimes results in their pet experiencing extended illness and recovery, or premature death due to a preventable or treatable disease or condition. For these families, there may be emotional pain and a sense of hopelessness. I have advocated for many years for the elimination of disparities in healthcare, removing barriers to care, and the need for a balanced community healthcare system. My mother gave birth to nine children without access to a hospital. Two of my siblings died in childhood. Access to healthcare for all citizens should be a priority to eliminate disparities in the nation's healthcare system, including the non-human members of families. The complexity of ensuring health care for humans and animals requires interprofessional collaborations to advance and support comprehensive health system strategies, and active promotion of policies and practices. This One Health approach will reduce, and ultimately eliminate, disparities in healthcare. It is exciting to see the latest developments involving assistance animals. For example, diabetes alert dogs that alert people when their blood sugar is dangerously low and dogs who sense an impending seizure in people with epilepsy. These developments may help transform how we approach healthcare and family wellbeing, appreciating the human-animal bond. As Surgeon General, I listened to the American people and responded with effective programs. The Access to Veterinary Care Coalition's seminal report provides information that will enable the development of evidence-based solutions. Access to veterinary care gives families a reason for hope-a way to keep families together.

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