The Yorkshire Vet Season 3 Episode 5 Episode 5
- TV-PG
- November 1, 2016
- 43 min
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In episode 5 of season 3 of The Yorkshire Vet, viewers follow the everyday happenings of the Skeldale Veterinary Centre as it deals with various cases in the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire.
The episode starts with Peter Wright, one of the clinic's vets, visiting the farm of David Thorpe, who has called in to raise an alarm about his poorly cows. Peter discovers that some of the cows have a respiratory infection, which has spread among the herd. To stop the condition from spreading any further and to avoid an outbreak, Peter provides some antibiotics, but it remains to be seen whether the treatment is effective.
Later, the next case deals with a horse named Ting Tang, owned by Lesley. She is concerned that the horse has a wound that does not seem to be responding to treatment given by the vet, Julian Norton. Julian immediately notices the severity of the injury to Ting Tang's hock, and the possibility of it causing severe lameness in the future. Julian takes Ting Tang back to the vet clinic for further treatment and closely monitors the horse's progress, which could prove crucial in its rehabilitation.
The veterinary team then deals with an emergency case brought in by a lady named Angie, whose pet rabbit was in a pool of blood and wasn't moving. Upon examination, Peter concludes that the bunny has a life-threatening condition, and an operation must be carried immediately. The surgery proves to be challenging, but the entire team works together to keep the bunny alive.
In the following case, Peter visits a farm to check up on a cow that has difficulty giving birth. After a thorough examination, Peter concludes that the cow has an abnormally large calf that cannot be delivered naturally. He immediately contacts Tim, a local cattle specialist, who starts the process of safely delivering the calf. Though it's a tough job, Tim manages to deliver the calf successfully, and the cow and her calf finally enjoy their newfound freedom.
The final case in the episode deals with another horse named Squirrel that has a painful eye infection. When Julian visits the farm to examine Squirrel's condition, he discovers a piece of grass has lodged itself inside Squirrel's eye, leaving him in a great deal of pain. Julian then performs an operation that successfully removes the grass from the horse's eye, which possesses a considerable challenge.
The episode also provides a glimpse into the personal lives of the veterinarians as they juggle their professional and personal commitments. Julian discusses the birth of his third child with friends while Peter's involvement in the local theatre group is highlighted briefly.
Overall, the episode provides a fascinating insight into the daily routine of veterinary life in Yorkshire, capturing the joys and heartaches that come with caring for both pets and farm animals. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy this episode as it brings more exciting yet heartwarming animal stories to our screens.