The Incredible Dr. Pol Season 6 Episode 1 Nerves of Steer

In "The Incredible Dr. Pol" season 6 episode 1, titled "Nerves of Steer," viewers are once again taken into the world of a busy veterinary clinic in Michigan. The episode opens with the arrival of a large shipment of cattle, which means Dr. Pol and his team are about to have their hands full.

The first case of the episode involves a calf that was born with a deformity, causing its legs to be splayed out to the side. Dr. Pol explains to the owners that the calf's condition can be corrected through a process called splinting, which involves creating a brace to hold its legs in place. However, because the calf is so young, it will require frequent check-ups and adjustments to ensure that the brace is working properly.

Next up, Dr. Pol and his team are called out to help a cow that is having difficulty giving birth. Upon arrival, they find that the calf is positioned incorrectly inside the cow's womb, making it impossible for it to be born naturally. Dr. Pol quickly assesses the situation and determines that a C-section is necessary to save both the cow and the calf.

As the team prepares for the C-section, tensions in the clinic rise. Dr. Pol's son, Charles, who is also a veterinarian, expresses concern about the safety of performing the operation in such cramped quarters. Meanwhile, the team struggles to move the cow onto the surgical table without injuring her or her unborn calf.

Despite the challenges, the surgery is a success, and both the cow and the calf emerge healthy. The team breathes a collective sigh of relief as they move both animals into recovery.

The episode's third case involves a young steer that has developed a strange lump on its jaw. Dr. Pol suspects that the lump may be caused by a broken jaw, which would require surgery to repair. However, because the steer is so large and powerful, there is a risk that it could injure the veterinary team during the surgery.

To minimize the risk, Dr. Pol decides to sedate the steer before performing the surgery. The procedure goes smoothly, and Dr. Pol is pleased to find that the lump was caused by a non-cancerous growth, which he is able to remove completely.

As the episode draws to a close, Dr. Pol reflects on the day's work, noting that while veterinary medicine can be stressful, it is also incredibly rewarding. Viewers are left with a sense of awe at the skill and dedication of Dr. Pol and his team, and a newfound appreciation for the important work that they do.