Voice of your Vet Colleague
January 2026

Dr. Arnd Stelljes, veterinarian and managing director of AniCura Böckelberg, and long-standing Esaote customer, shares his experience with the Magnifico Vet in a discussion with MRI application specialist Julia Hülkenberg.

What requirements should an MRI system fulfil in veterinary practice?

An MRI system should be specifically tailored to the needs of veterinary medicine – through dedicated coils, software, and ease of use. Fast and high quality images, as well as easy-to-learn operation are also important. And as you would expect, cost effectiveness and small spatial requirements also play a major role. 

Thanks to the permanent magnet, one major advantage is the significantly lower electricity consumption compared with high-field systems. We can cool the MRI room with our standard air conditioning, and since no helium is required, operating costs are very low, which is another important factor for us. 

Introducing the New MR to Veterinary: MAGNIFICO VET