About Us
About Us
Hirudo Sk s.r.o. was established for the purpose of breeding and selling medicinal leeches (Hirudo Verbana). Initially, we were interested in leech therapy, and later we agreed on a cooperation with leech breeder Miroslav Kasan. We gradually took over the leech breeding under our company, where we continue to develop it together.
The original sale of medicinal leeches was mainly focused on wholesale. However, thanks to the increase in breeding and personnel capacities, we launched retail sales of medicinal leeches in 2023. Now, anyone can purchase medicinal leeches from us.
We breed leeches in a closed and controlled environment, in a so-called closed cycle.
Part of the breeding still takes place in Dolný Kubín, where experienced staff with many years of practice care for the leeches under the supervision of Miroslav Kasan, who has been breeding leeches for over 10 years. The second part of the breeding takes place in Snina, where we keep the parent leeches and new baby leeches (threads) are born.
Besides breeding, we also aim to raise awareness about Hirudotherapy. In the "Members Area" section, you will find lecture videos and basic information about the safe application of medicinal leeches. In the "Training" section, we publish dates for lectures and courses that anyone can register for.