8/01/2023. Rondini Roberto, Campagnola Emilia. Italy
The veterinarian Dr. Davide Bolognini, wearing the ultraportable ultrasound device with ocular viewer, is leaving the stable where he has just finished a gynecological session. A cow watches him curiously. Animal welfare is based not only on individual care but also on monitoring the health of the farm, which includes attentive and targeted reproductive management
The Silence of the heard
Photographer: Fiorella Baldisserri
Exhibit Title: The Silence of the heard
Location: Italy
There is something solemn in the silence of a herd. To many, it may seem like an image of tranquility, but to the buiatra, that silence tells stories.Davide Bolognini is an Italian buiatra with over 25 years of experience, a central figure in modern livestock farming. His profession combines sensitivity with advanced technical skills: from clinical care to surgery, from gynecology to pharmacological management. Tools like a portable ultrasound for reproductive management, field surgery equipment, and advanced techniques such as embryo transfer enhance the genetics of herds.The buiatra has evolved in recent years, working alongside farmers to improve the health and productivity management of livestock. He educates farmers on optimizing animal care while reducing the use of antibiotics. With growing attention to sustainability, he contributes to a balance between productivity, animal welfare, and environmental protection, fostering a more ethical and sustainable future. His daily work reflects a deep respect for animals and the environment in which they live
Fiorella Baldisserri, with a classical education background and a passion for art in all its forms, is a freelance photographer based in Bologna. Since 2016, she has attended courses on the history of photography and completed a one-year masterclass in photojournalism in Rome. She has been published in various national and international magazines: L'Inkiesta, Il Reportage, Stern, Eltern, Photovogue, Corriere, Elle, Erodoto108, Il Fotografo, SDN, ND, MC Magazine, Witness Journal, Eye of Photography, Repubblica, Il Resto del Carlino. She has exhibited her work in Olbia, Bologna, Rome, Lodi, Trieste, Palermo, Barcelona, Tbilisi, Sofia, and Tokyo. One of her projects was included in Cortona On The Move - The Covid-19 Visual Project. Since 2017, she has received several awards in international competitions: Julia Margaret Cameron, BIFA, Fotografia Etica, TIFA, PX3, IPA, Phodar Biennale, Kolga, MIFA, Musa Fotografia, Roma Fotografia, ASA Project, ND Awards, Annual Ph.A, Belfast Ph, Refocus, Closer, Bresciani Visual Art, Belfast Ph.A.
www.fiorellabaldisserri.com
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