Ep 5. Episode 5

The Yorkshire Vet season 5 episode 5, titled "Episode 5," takes viewers on another exciting journey into the rural countryside of Yorkshire, Northern England, where the famous James Herriot once practiced as a vet. In this episode, the Yorkshire vets, Peter Wright and Julian Norton, face a new set of challenges and adventures as they attend to various animals in the area.

The episode begins with Julian attending to a cow that needs a difficult caesarean section. The procedure proves to be daunting as the cow is hyperactive and the calf is in an awkward position. However, with Julian's knowledge and expertise, he successfully delivers the calf and helps it take its first breath.

Meanwhile, Peter is attending to a poorly hedgehog that requires urgent medical attention. The hedgehog displays signs of pneumonia, and Peter administers some medication to help ease its breathing and clear its airways. Peter also checks on a newborn alpaca, which is struggling to stand and suckle its mother. He diagnoses a nerve condition, which requires special attention, and he advises the farmer on the best way to nurse the young alpaca back to health.

Later in the episode, Julian is called to attend to a beautiful young horse that is experiencing difficulty walking. Julian suspects that the horse has a lameness issue, and so he examines its legs and feet. He finds that the horse has very fragile hooves and needs special horseshoes to support its weight. Julian fits the horse with new shoes, and it immediately shows improvement, gaining more strength and confidence in its movements.

Peter, on the other hand, visits a farm where he is needed to attend to a sow that is due to give birth. The farmer is worried about his pregnant sow, which has already lost several piglets in previous litters. Peter quickly diagnoses the sow with mastitis and suggests an intervention to help her deliver healthy piglets. After a tense few hours, Peter delivers six healthy piglets and the sow is happy and healthy.

The episode also features a visit from Julian's father, who is keen to share his experience as a veterinarian with his son. They attend to a flock of sheep that is infested with ticks. Julian's father explains the importance of regular shearing and tick control in sheep farming, especially during warmer months like spring.

The episode concludes with Peter and Julian attending to a poorly little owl that has become stuck in a fence. The owl's wing is severely damaged, and Peter suggests that it should be taken to a specialist wildlife center for further treatment. The Yorkshire vets humorously try and catch the owl, which proves to be quite a challenge, before bringing it to the center where they get advice on how the bird can be rehabilitated.

Overall, The Yorkshire Vet season 5 episode 5 offers an intriguing insight into the daily experiences of rural vet practitioners in Northern England. The love and dedication that Peter and Julian show towards their work and the animals they care for are evident throughout the episode, making it an enjoyable and heartwarming watch for animal lovers and fans of the popular veterinary show.