23 June 2025
There was also a lot of talk about cold plasma at the general meeting of small animal veterinarians
The 56th general meeting of the SVK-ASMPA (Swiss Association for Small Animal Medicine) took place in Nottwil on 19 June 2025, including further training. The topic of this year’s training programme was: ‘New therapies in veterinary medicine’. Dr. med. vet. Dipl. ACVD & EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Claudia S. Nett-Mettler gave a much-noticed lecture on cold plasma applications in veterinary dermatology, which was also a talking point at the stand supervised by Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand. In the meantime, physical therapy methods and cold plasma in particular have become an important item on the programme at numerous congresses and training courses and there will soon be no veterinarian in Switzerland who has not heard of it or worked with it themselves.
28 May 2025
With LIVISTO at Italy’s largest international veterinary conference: SCIVAC Rimini
The annual SCIVAC international veterinary conference in Rimini attracted over 3,000 veterinarians and offered renowned speakers, a large industry trade fair and an attractive supporting program. Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand had the opportunity to speak to the specialist audience on the topic: “Dreaded skin problems from ear to tail: efficient solution with cold plasma therapy.” At the LIVISTO booth, the PetCellpen® was presented in a special cold plasma corner, which was very well attended. Visitors from Italy and a striking number from Eastern European countries were given demonstrations of the world’s first ear electrode. Prospective buyers were referred to LIVISTO partners in their respective countries, as the group’s global distribution network now offers our pens everywhere.
8 May 2025
Direct cold plasma therapy goes global thanks to the EquCellpen® and the PetCellpen® and a new agreement with LIVISTO
We are pleased to announce that we have signed a distribution agreement with LIVISTO. This means that LIVISTO is now also active as a strategic partner in the form of co-branding in over 110 countries worldwide. In addition to the existing European countries, the PetCellpen® is already being sold in Portugal and the United Arab Emirates, the first country in the Middle East to do so. We are delighted that we can now make an increasingly important contribution to the health of animals around the world with our EquCellpen® and PetCellpen® cold plasma devices and thus help to reorganise medicine in line with the ‘One Health’ approach. Of course, we are now eagerly awaiting the worldwide feedback from successful treatments with cold plasma therapy, from armadillos to camels and who knows, even polar bears?
30 April 2025
Joint congress appearance with Dr. E. Graeub AG at the 12th Swiss Veterinary Days in Basel
This important congress for the swiss veterinarians took place once again in Basel from 22-24 April 2025. As every year, it was a gathering of veterinarians from all sections and the stand visitors and discussions were correspondingly diverse and exciting. The ear electrode presented by Dr. med. vet. Selina Keller received a remarkable response from the veterinarians. Many thanks to the GRAEUB company for their hospitality and to the vets for this lively exchange.
16 April 2025
First LIVISTO dermatology conference in Warsaw a great success
On 12 April 2025, the first dermatology conference organised by LIVISTO Polska took place in Warsaw (Poland) on the topic: ‘Veterinary dermatology without borders: innovation and practice’. Over 250 interested veterinarians listened to the international speakers. Dr. med. vet. Dipl. ACVD & EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Claudia S. Nett-Mettler, who spoke about dermatological problems around the ear, and Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand, who spoke about wound healing and cold plasma therapy, travelled from Switzerland. Dr. med. vet. PhD Alanur Bakır made the journey from Turkey to Poland and presented her current studies with the PetCellpen® on otitis externa in dogs. Numerous well-known dermatologists from Poland spoke on other exciting topics and contributed significantly to the great success of this premiere. LIVISTO has already announced its intention to continue this event.
25 March 2025
Cold plasma therapy once again an important topic at the annual conference of the German Society for Veterinary Dermatology in Chemnitz
This year, the annual conference of the German Society for Veterinary Dermatology took place from 21-23 March in Chemnitz. More than 400 participants learnt a lot about physical therapy methods in the lectures on the topic: ‘A journey through animal dermatology: from the main problem to the solution’. A particular focus was naturally on cold plasma therapy. Interest in this pain-free therapy method was widely aroused and the stand of MD Innovation Tech, our sales partner for Germany, was accordingly very well attended. Interested veterinarians were able to see for themselves how handy the PetCellpen® and EquCellpen® cold plasma devices are and how little you feel from the treatment. Many technical discussions were held and specific treatment plans were also discussed. The ear electrode was particularly well received, as dermatologists had been waiting for this for a long time! Visitors were therefore happy to take advantage of the trade fair discount and placed orders directly. An all-round successful conference weekend!
5 March 2025
Successful launch of the ear electrode for the PetCellpen® at IBERZOO pro PET in Madrid with LIVISTO: Enormous demand with many pre-orders
IBERZOO pro PET is the largest trade fair on the Iberian Peninsula and attracts over 20,000 visitors every two years. A suitable platform to launch our world first on the market! The demand for a demonstration of the PetCellpen® with the innovative ear electrode at the LIVISTO stand was correspondingly high. Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand also gave a presentation on the benefits of cold plasma therapy in the Aula Veterinaria and explained the study-based treatment protocol for otitis externa. A congress of veterinary surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons (AMVAC) was held at the same time, which guaranteed the presence of the veterinary profession at the trade fair. We can chalk up this fair appearance as a great success, as demand for the new electrode exceeded expectations!
1 March 2025
We present a world first: this ear electrode for dogs and cats will revolutionise the treatment of otitis externa!
With the unbreakable ear electrode, developed according to the specifications of the well-known dermatologist Dr. med. vet. Dipl. ACVD & EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Claudia S. Nett-Mettler for use in the ears of dogs and cats, the range of PetCellpen® electrodes has been extended by an innovation. Unique in design and materials, it has the potential to change otitis externa therapy in the long term: With the possibility of cold plasma therapy directly in the ear canal, the daily application of local medication, which usually contains antibiotics, can be replaced, as the study by Bakır A. et al. 2024 has shown. Find out more here.
4 February 2025
Joint congress appearance with Dr. E. Graeub AG at the Small Animal Intensive Symposium 2025 in Bern
The motto of the Small Animal Intensive Symposium 2025 was: ‘Calor, rubor, dolor, tumor, functio laesa – all about inflammation’. A very fitting topic for cold plasma therapy with the PetCellpen®. Many inflammations can be modulated with cold plasma, whether an inflammatory skin disease or inflammation due to an injured tendon. At the Dr. E. Graeub AG stand, visitors were also able to see and discuss the new and innovative electrode for the PetCellpen®, which is due to be launched in March 2025. As in previous years, the Small Animal Intensive Symposium in Bern was once again a very enriching exchange with veterinarians from the field.
18 November 2024
Second live webinar with LIVISTO international on the topic: “Cold plasma therapy in dermatology: an efficient route to successful treatments”
On 13 November 2024, the second live webinar for veterinarians took place in collaboration with LIVISTO international. The webinar, held in English, was synchronously translated into three other languages for the more than 500 registered participants. Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand gave a brief introduction to cold plasma therapy and then handed over to Dr. med. vet. Dipl. ACVD & EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Claudia S. Nett-Mettler. She gave the many interested veterinarians an overview of the many possible applications of cold plasma in veterinary dermatology. Dr. Nett used interesting cases from her practice to demonstrate the excellent effect of cold plasma and concluded her exciting presentation with a summary of the recently published study “Therapeutic efficacy of cold atmospheric plasma in four golden retrievers with acute otitis externa” by Alanur Bakır. The webinar is saved and can be viewed on request.
6 November 2024
Joint congress appearance with MD Innovation Tech GmbH at the DVG-Vet-Congress in Berlin
From 30 October to 2 November the DVG-Vet-Congress took place in Berlin with 2805 participants. A wide range of lectures were presented and the interest in cold plasma therapy was just as wide-ranging. From veterinary students to equine and livestock practitioners to small animal specialists and university employees, everyone came to the MD Innovation Tech GmbH stand to find out about the possible applications of cold plasma therapy with the EquCellpen® and PetCellpen®.
29 October 2024
Launch PetCellpen® at the SEVC in Madrid with LIVISTO
From 24-26 October 2024 the SEVC (Southern European Veterinary Conference) took place in Madrid. This ideal presentation opportunity for the PetCellpen® was optimally utilised by our sales partner Industrial Veterinaria, S.A. (LIVISTO Group) for the launch in Spain. Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand supported the dedicated LIVISTO team at the stand, which focused entirely on the PetCellpen®. The scientifically sound presentation by surgeon and wound healing specialist Dr. med. vet. Araceli Calvo Aguado impressively demonstrated the benefits of cold plasma therapy with the PetCellpen® to the vets. This attracted even more vets to the stand, which was otherwise already very well attended.
We are delighted with the successful sales launch and the inspiring collaboration with LIVISTO Spain.
27 September 2024
Eventful weekend in Poland and Austria for our veterinary department
Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand first travelled to Gynia near Gdansk on Friday, 20.9.2024 and then straight on to Warsaw on Saturday. He gave guest lectures at seminars organised by our sales partner LIVISTO Polska for vets interested in cold plasma therapy. The presentations by dermatologist Agnieszka Gecewicz and stomatologist Dr. med. vet. Anna Misztal-Kunecka, who regularly use the PetCellpen® with great success, were also particularly exciting.
At the same time, Dr. med. vet. Selina Keller was in Salzburg at VetAustria and presented the two cold plasma therapy devices EquCellpen® and PetCellpen® to interested veterinarians at the RichterPharma stand.
An all-round successful weekend for our veterinary team.
18 September 2024
New sales partner for Spain: Industrial Veterinaria, S.A. (LIVISTO Group)
With Industrial Veterinaria, S.A. in Spain, the fourth country of the international pharmaceutical company LIVISTO Group is now starting the distribution of the cold plasma devices PetCellpen® and EquCellpen® with great commitment.
In Spain, cold plasma therapy is still little known in veterinary medicine. In recent months, key opinion leaders have already achieved numerous remarkable treatment successes with the PetCellpen® in wound healing. They will be presenting these cases at the Southern European Veterinary Conference (SEVC) from 24-26 October in Madrid. At the same time, our products for veterinary medicine will be launched in Spain.
We are very happy about the inspiring cooperation with LIVISTO Spain.
3 September 2024
New case studies are online
The cold plasma therapy devices EquCellpen® and PetCellpen® are used successfully from bats to elephants. Take a look at the new case study collections:
27 August 2024
First study with the PetCellpen® was presented at the WCVD10 World Congress in Boston
Veterinarian Alanur Bakır from Adnan Menderes University in Turkey, in collaboration with Dr. med. vet. Dipl. ACVD & EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Claudia S. Nett-Mettler, investigated the therapeutic effect of the PetCellpen® in comparison with a standard treatment for otitis externa in Golden Retrievers. It was found that cold plasma therapy with the PetCellpen® (every 3 days, 4 treatments in total) was as effective as daily treatment with a topically applied anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial medication (10 days). The results of this pilot study were presented at the WCVD10 World Congress in Boston in July. Data collection for the main study has now also been completed and the results are expected by the end of the year. Link to the study.
12 June 2024
Cold plasma therapy as an important topic at the 24th annual conference of the German Society for Veterinary Dermatology in Stuttgart
The annual conference of the German Society for Veterinary Dermatology took place in Stuttgart from 7-9 June 2024. On this weekend, there was almost no way around the topic of cold plasma. After the pre-congress, at which a seminar on cold plasma therapy was offered by Dr. med. vet. Dipl. ACVD, Dipl. ECVD & EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Christoph Klinger, Dr. med. vet. Dipl. ACVD & EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Claudia S. Nett-Mettler explained the benefits of using this form of therapy to improve outcomes in several presentations on various dermatological problems. Other speakers such as Dr. med. vet. Dipl. ACVD, Dipl. ECVD, EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology & Bachelor of Science Kerstin Wildermuth pointed out the possibility of increasingly incorporating physical therapy methods in order to reduce the use of antibiotics. The interest of the almost 600 participants in cold plasma therapy was aroused and the PetCellpen®, our device for small animal vets, was the centre of interest, particularly because of its ease of use. Accordingly, the stand of MD Innovation Tech GmbH, our sales partner for Germany, was very well attended.
29 May 2024
Guest at the largest veterinary congress in Italy: The PetCellpen® in focus at the LIVISTO stand in Rimini
The SCIVAC (Società Culturale Italiana Veterinari per Animali da Compagnia, the largest scientific association in Italy) celebrated its 40th anniversary from 24-26 May 2024 and Livisto joined in the celebrations together with Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand. 3012 participants made this congress a great success.
After the webinar with LIVISTO international, which had a wide reach, many vets wanted to talk to Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand in person about the possible applications of cold plasma and the PetCellpen®. As a result, the Livisto stand was once again very well frequented at this congress.
1 May 2024
Joint congress appearance with Dr. E. Graeub AG at the 11th Swiss Veterinary Days in Basel
The Swiss Veterinary Days took place in Basel from 24-26 April 2024. At the GRAEUB stand, many interested veterinarians discussed cold plasma therapy with the PetCellpen® and EquCellpen® and discussed specific treatments and cases directly. The exchange also took place between the vets at the stand. Many thanks for these lively and enriching discussions!
17 April 2024
Live webinar with LIVISTO international on the topic: Cold plasma therapy – The new effective and efficient treatment strategy for infected skin diseases and wounds
On 16 April 2024 a live webinar for veterinarians took place in cooperation with LIVISTO international. It was held by Dr. med. vet. Michael Hiestand in English with simultaneous translation into Italian and Polish. Cold plasma therapy was received with great interest by opinion leaders in veterinary medicine in Italy and Poland. This highly professional presentation demonstrated the importance of alternative treatment methods to antibiotic therapy. In addition to the scientific principles, Dr. med. vet. Hiestand explained the possible applications and ease of use of cold plasma therapy thanks to the practical devices now available from LIVISTO. The webinar has been saved and can be viewed on request.
28 March 2024
Participation with Industria Italiana Integratori Trei S.p.A. (LIVISTO Group) at the workshops of the Association of Italian Veterinary Dermatologists in Cremona
From 22 – 24 March 2024, workshops of the Association of Italian Veterinary Dermatologists took place in Cremona (Italy). These were attended by 150 renowned specialists. Industria Italiana Integratori Trei S.p.A. (LIVISTO Group), with the support of Dr. med. vet. Selina Keller, presented the PetCellpen® to the extremely interested participants from the Società Italiana di Dermatologia Veterinaria (SIDEV) with such great success that the stand was completely overcrowded at times. Cold plasma therapy is still largely unknown in Italy. The response was all the greater among the participating veterinary dermatologists, who were enthusiastic about the potential of cold plasma therapy.
7 February 2024
Joint congress appearance with Dr. E. Graeub AG at the Small Animal Intensive Symposium 2024 in Berne
This year’s well-attended Small Animal Intensive Symposium for veterinarians and veterinary practice assistants in Berne focussed on brachycephalic patients. Dogs and cats with shortened heads are a fashionable phenomenon and suffer from numerous typical diseases. For brachycephalic skin patients in particular, the PetCellpen® can help to bring the frequently occurring skin fold inflammations on the nose or at the base of the tail under control more quickly and without the use of antibiotics. The veterinary team was able to talk to many interested vets at the Dr. E. Graeub AG stand about these and other possible applications of cold plasma therapy and would like to thank them for the enriching exchange with the veterinary professionals from the field.
22 January 2024
Joint congress appearance with MD Innovation Tech GmbH at the Veterinary Congress in Leipzig
The largest veterinary congress in Germany took place in Leipzig from 18 – 20 January 2024. The interest of the visitors at the stand of MD Innovation Tech GmbH was great. Numerous veterinarians came to the stand especially to take the handy cold plasma therapy devices into their own hands, to feel the cold plasma directly and to learn more about this physical therapy method. It was noticeable that veterinary specialists are now increasingly enquiring about this form of therapy. Thank you very much for the interesting discussions and feedback from the field!
21 November 2023
New veterinary distribution partner for Poland: LIVISTO Sp. z o.o.
At the XXXI. International Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Congress of PSAVA in Łódź, Dr Regina Wagner, veterinary dermatologist from Austria, and Dr Michael Hiestand, Head of Veterinary Division and Member of the Executive Board, gave a specialist lecture on “Cold Plasma in the Therapy of Dermatological Conditions in Animals: A Promising Treatment Method”. Polish vets are very interested in the PetCellpen® and EquCellpen® cold plasma devices, so nothing stands in the way of a successful start with the new sales partner LIVISTO Polska. A seminar for LIVISTO employee training was also organised in Łódź in advance to ensure the transfer of know-how.
We are very pleased about the cooperation with LIVISTO in Poland.
12 June 2023
New case studies are available for download
As more and more vets are using the PetCellpen® and the EquCellpen®, we are able to continuously expand our case study collections. The new editions have been printed and are already available for download on the homepage.
9 June 2023
Joint congress appearance with MD Innovation Tech GmbH at the Deutsche Vet in Dortmund
The congress Deutsche Vet took place from 26 – 27 May 2023 in Dortmund and the two cold plasma pens PetCellpen® and EquCellpen® were again a crowd puller. Together with the team from MD Innovation Tech GmbH, many new contacts were made with interested veterinarians and spontaneously a dog of a congress participant was successfully treated with the PetCellpen® at the exhibition stand. A successful congress weekend all round!