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Advert for Red Water Cure
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Advert for Red Water Cure

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
Date1880s
Object NameLeaflet
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions22.3 x 14.3cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS081419
About MeDavidson's "Red Water Cure" was a mixture sold to cure Babesiosis or Red Water in cattle. This disease is spread by parasites like ticks and can affect productivity and fertility.

We do not currently know what was in the Cure, but many letters in the collection show it was considered effective. It seems to have been particularly popular in the west of Ireland, with many requests for Davidson & Kay to send it from Aberdeen.

Davidson & Kay Limited was an Aberdeen pharmacy business with a history reaching back to the 1834, and possibly earlier.