Born 02 september 1961 Graduated in Veterinary Medicine (1986) Full professor of "Farm Animal Internal Medicine" at the University of Bologna Main scientific interests: digestive and neurological diseases of calves, genetic diseases of cattle, clinical anatomy President (2012-2013) of the European College of Bovine Health Management President (2022-2026) of the World Association for Buiatrics General secretary of the World Association for Buiatrics (2016-2018) President of the association "Vet For AFrica". Coordinator of solidarity projects and capacity building projects in Tanzania, Ethiopia and Burundi.