Artificial breeding of leeches

Author: Ma Jianchuang
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Publishing Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This book is rich in content and highly practical, covering an overview of the medicinal value and market prospects of leeches, as well as the morphological characteristics and introductions to five main leech species, including Wide-body Golden Line Leech. It also includes information on the growth and development, hibernation, reproduction, habitat, activity patterns, diet, artificial breeding techniques, disease and predator control, harvesting, processing, sales, and feed of leeches. These contents are highly practical, and it is hoped that the publication of this book will serve as an important reference for leech breeders, guiding farmers to explore new paths to prosperity and promoting the rapid development of artificial leech breeding as a traditional Chinese medicinal material in China.