1 00:00:01,760 --> 00:00:04,255 CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY: Across Yorkshire's moors and dales, 2 00:00:04,280 --> 00:00:08,055 the world's most famous vet set the benchmark for animal care. 3 00:00:09,320 --> 00:00:11,895 And James Herriot's legacy lives on. 4 00:00:14,040 --> 00:00:16,495 His former trainee, Peter Wright... 5 00:00:16,520 --> 00:00:19,135 All my life, I've enjoyed doing this. 6 00:00:19,160 --> 00:00:22,495 ...has been a Yorkshire Vet for over 40 years. 7 00:00:22,520 --> 00:00:25,415 I'm getting the impression you 8 00:00:25,440 --> 00:00:27,775 is that right? Probably! 9 00:00:27,800 --> 00:00:30,055 Peter's old partner, Julian Norton... 10 00:00:30,080 --> 00:00:31,735 With a gloved hand 11 00:00:31,760 --> 00:00:33,655 and lubricated finger, I'm well equipped. 12 00:00:33,680 --> 00:00:36,695 ...now runs two practices. Come on, young man! 13 00:00:36,720 --> 00:00:39,055 One of them in the town where Herriot worked, 14 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:42,575 surrounded by the North Yorkshire landscape he loved. 15 00:00:42,600 --> 00:00:44,655 Look at that. What a sheep! 16 00:00:44,680 --> 00:00:47,135 And in the foothills of the Pennines.. 17 00:00:47,160 --> 00:00:48,415 I'm armed and ready. 18 00:00:48,440 --> 00:00:51,135 ...a new generation of town and country vets... 19 00:00:51,160 --> 00:00:53,455 This is the closest to James Bond I think I'm ever getting. 20 00:00:53,480 --> 00:00:55,455 ...also uphold the Herriot ethos. 21 00:00:55,480 --> 00:00:56,975 Another day in paradise. 22 00:00:57,000 --> 00:00:58,975 The teams are united... 23 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:01,815 We can probably knock this off ourselves, do you think? Pfft! 24 00:01:01,840 --> 00:01:04,095 ...never taking their eyes off the ball. 25 00:01:04,120 --> 00:01:06,695 Oh, howzat?! Ooh! 26 00:01:06,720 --> 00:01:09,055 As they help animals of all shapes... 27 00:01:09,080 --> 00:01:10,615 Didn't think I'd be hugging a turkey today. 28 00:01:10,640 --> 00:01:11,815 ...sizes.. 29 00:01:13,400 --> 00:01:14,935 ...types... 30 00:01:14,960 --> 00:01:16,775 Nearly clone, nearly clone, Bertie. 31 00:01:16,800 --> 00:01:18,055 ...and temperaments. 32 00:01:18,080 --> 00:01:19,775 Ow! He's bit me. 33 00:01:19,800 --> 00:01:22,335 It's definitely not glamourous. 34 00:01:22,360 --> 00:01:25,695 I spend far too much of my time scrubbing testicles. 35 00:01:25,720 --> 00:01:27,135 But it's varied. 36 00:01:27,160 --> 00:01:28,575 Eee-aw! 37 00:01:28,600 --> 00:01:30,455 You ought to know better. 38 00:01:30,480 --> 00:01:32,415 It's rarely easy. 39 00:01:32,440 --> 00:01:35,055 But they continue the Herriot tradition... 40 00:01:35,080 --> 00:01:37,255 Whoa! ..treating all creatures... 41 00:01:38,920 --> 00:01:40,295 ...great... Aw, Merlin. 42 00:01:40,320 --> 00:01:41,335 Go on! ..and small. 43 00:01:41,360 --> 00:01:43,695 Hello! 44 00:01:56,120 --> 00:02:00,935 The moors embrace the day's first golden beams. 45 00:02:00,960 --> 00:02:04,215 Then, from dawn till dusk, 46 00:02:04,240 --> 00:02:06,415 Yorkshire's beauty evolves. 47 00:02:10,120 --> 00:02:12,615 Once morning has broken, 48 00:02:12,640 --> 00:02:16,135 and farmers' labouring hands are hard at work, 49 00:02:16,160 --> 00:02:19,655 the creatures that call this countryside home 50 00:02:19,680 --> 00:02:21,695 are full of energy... 51 00:02:21,720 --> 00:02:25,335 until that much-needed afternoon snooze. 52 00:02:26,960 --> 00:02:30,135 Evening paints the skies with hues bold. 53 00:02:33,960 --> 00:02:39,415 Before the next dawn chorus heralds another day 54 00:02:39,440 --> 00:02:41,975 of stories to be told. 55 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,975 CHIRPING AND BLEATING 56 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:46,335 At the county's veterinary practices... 57 00:02:46,360 --> 00:02:47,415 Morning, Gill. Good morning. 58 00:02:48,680 --> 00:02:50,175 ...as each day begins... 59 00:02:50,200 --> 00:02:51,815 Morning cuppa. Oh, thanks. 60 00:02:51,840 --> 00:02:55,615 ...they never quite know what tune they'll be dancing to. 61 00:02:55,640 --> 00:02:58,215 Right, let's see what we've got this morning. 62 00:02:59,520 --> 00:03:00,695 And in Thirsk... 63 00:03:00,720 --> 00:03:02,615 How are you? I'm fine, I'm fine. 64 00:03:02,640 --> 00:03:06,855 ...it's never long until all hands are on deck in theatre. 65 00:03:10,960 --> 00:03:12,615 It's all weird, isn't it? 66 00:03:12,640 --> 00:03:15,695 Julian and nurses Robyn and Frankie 67 00:03:15,720 --> 00:03:18,015 are prepping pregnant basset hound, Sasha, 68 00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:19,775 for emergency surgery. 69 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:22,135 She's supposed to be having some babies, 70 00:03:22,160 --> 00:03:25,015 but they're a bit overdue, and she's not... 71 00:03:25,040 --> 00:03:26,815 making any progress. Not making progress. 72 00:03:26,840 --> 00:03:29,775 Has she had pups before? No, first litter. 73 00:03:29,800 --> 00:03:34,295 Sasha's owner, Liz, knew things weren't as they should be. 74 00:03:34,320 --> 00:03:36,015 You can usually see some signs. 75 00:03:36,040 --> 00:03:40,255 She hasn't done a great lot in digging and... and things. 76 00:03:41,920 --> 00:03:44,015 You're all right, eh? 77 00:03:44,040 --> 00:03:48,335 Usually, they get uncomfortable and agitated and stuff like that. 78 00:03:48,360 --> 00:03:50,535 But there's just nothing there. 79 00:03:53,320 --> 00:03:54,855 Just in case it goes the opposite way, 80 00:03:54,880 --> 00:03:56,095 you know what I mean? 81 00:03:58,120 --> 00:04:01,175 You're all right. Shh, shh, shh. 82 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:04,775 I cope with everything, but this bit is the worst. 83 00:04:04,800 --> 00:04:08,215 Horrible. Cos you just don't know what's going on in there, do you? 84 00:04:08,240 --> 00:04:09,935 Right, unplug, unplug- 85 00:04:11,200 --> 00:04:12,655 Unplug quick. 86 00:04:18,240 --> 00:04:20,135 Ready, are we ready? 87 00:04:20,160 --> 00:04:21,495 Yeah. Go. 88 00:04:24,320 --> 00:04:25,895 Is she OK? Yeah. 89 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:30,495 There's always a bit of a pressure of time 90 00:04:30,520 --> 00:04:32,375 whenever mum's anaesthetised, 91 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:35,295 the pups are kind of slightly compromised. 92 00:04:35,320 --> 00:04:37,575 She's got an abdomen full of puppies, 93 00:04:37,600 --> 00:04:39,975 on the lungs, as well. 94 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:44,375 So very much the quicker we can get this clone and the pups out 95 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:47,135 and Mum fastened back together, the better. 96 00:04:50,120 --> 00:04:51,815 Right, I'm gonna go. 97 00:04:56,880 --> 00:05:01,855 Right, so this is probably the 98 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:06,615 Ancl a flaccid uterus means no contractions, 99 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:09,375 so that's why... 100 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:13,775 Sasha's not been progressing with the birth normally. 101 00:05:13,800 --> 00:05:15,975 We don't really know how many is gonna be in here. 102 00:05:17,320 --> 00:05:19,495 But we'll find out in a minute. 103 00:05:22,200 --> 00:05:25,455 In here is a pup. 104 00:05:25,480 --> 00:05:26,695 Feels quite big. 105 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:33,495 So, the pup's just a bit stuck in this part of the uterus, 106 00:05:37,760 --> 00:05:40,375 But it's in the far end of the other horn. 107 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:42,895 So, the next challenge for me is to get them out safely. 108 00:05:44,720 --> 00:05:46,615 Ah, come on, pup. 109 00:05:58,640 --> 00:06:03,815 A Yorkshire vet's varied day can be fast and furious. 110 00:06:03,840 --> 00:06:06,095 It's all right, it's all right. Way, way, way. 111 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:08,655 Don't you worry yourself. 112 00:06:08,680 --> 00:06:11,095 Don't you worry. It's absolutely fine. 113 00:06:13,640 --> 00:06:15,175 That's lovely. 114 00:06:15,200 --> 00:06:17,735 ...is often like maintaining a classic car. 115 00:06:17,760 --> 00:06:19,335 What's he called? 116 00:06:19,360 --> 00:06:20,495 Royce. Royce? 117 00:06:20,520 --> 00:06:23,175 Well, we've got Bentley. 118 00:06:23,200 --> 00:06:25,735 Rolls Royce. Well, let's just have a listen to you. 119 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:28,375 You check the engine is tip-top... 120 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:30,775 That gut is far too active. Mm-hm. 121 00:06:30,800 --> 00:06:32,695 ...and making all the right noises. 122 00:06:32,720 --> 00:06:37,535 It should just be a gentle, 123 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:39,895 But it's like a symphony orchestra in there. 124 00:06:39,920 --> 00:06:42,255 It's... Banging and clattering about? 125 00:06:42,280 --> 00:06:44,615 Banging and clattering about! I couldn't have put it better. 126 00:06:44,640 --> 00:06:48,615 So, I'm just going to give him something to calm that down, 127 00:06:48,640 --> 00:06:50,895 just to relax his guts. 128 00:06:50,920 --> 00:06:53,775 Then, after a full service... 129 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:56,695 You're a model citizen, aren't you, eh? 130 00:06:56,720 --> 00:06:58,895 You're a good little Royce, aren't you, eh? 131 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:03,335 I'll assume you're all right. 132 00:07:03,360 --> 00:07:05,095 Yes. Very good. Thank you very much. 133 00:07:05,120 --> 00:07:07,735 Thank you very much, Peter. 134 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:09,935 Good boy, aren't you, eh? 135 00:07:14,360 --> 00:07:17,855 But nightfall doesn't always mean the end of a day's journey. 136 00:07:19,280 --> 00:07:23,935 Rohin's taken an urgent call. 137 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:26,855 It's about 9:30pm on a cold, freezing night. 138 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:32,535 So he's just not very well. 139 00:07:32,560 --> 00:07:35,255 One of the big concerns here, and one thing that goats are prone to 140 00:07:35,280 --> 00:07:37,615 is the fact that he's struggling to urinate. 141 00:07:37,640 --> 00:07:40,415 If that's linked to something like a blockage of his bladder, 142 00:07:40,440 --> 00:07:44,815 it can be very serious indeed, and genuinely life-threatening. 143 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:46,535 So that's why I've advised, as an emergency, 144 00:07:46,560 --> 00:07:48,015 they come down tonight and we check him. 145 00:07:49,400 --> 00:07:53,055 Angie and her family have become increasingly worried 146 00:07:53,080 --> 00:07:54,975 about their pet goat. 147 00:07:55,000 --> 00:07:58,415 He's not been to the toilet much. We don't believe he's been at all. 148 00:07:58,440 --> 00:08:00,335 We were hoping he'd have improved a bit by now, 149 00:08:00,360 --> 00:08:03,455 but there's initial worry that he'd eaten something, 150 00:08:03,480 --> 00:08:05,495 but now we think there's something else going on, 151 00:08:05,520 --> 00:08:08,175 so we'd rather just get him checked out as soon as possible. 152 00:08:08,200 --> 00:08:10,055 Hi, guys. Hi. 153 00:08:10,080 --> 00:08:12,815 How's it going? 154 00:08:12,840 --> 00:08:15,895 He's not really eating, he's not really passed much. 155 00:08:15,920 --> 00:08:18,535 Is he passing any wee at all 156 00:08:18,560 --> 00:08:21,055 Have you seen him kind of 157 00:08:21,080 --> 00:08:22,735 Yeah. 158 00:08:25,040 --> 00:08:27,015 Yeah. 159 00:08:27,040 --> 00:08:29,255 If there's an obstruction there, it's a ticking time bomb. 160 00:08:30,680 --> 00:08:33,015 Hello, mate, Billy. 161 00:08:33,040 --> 00:08:35,695 Doesn't have as much fight in him at the minute as he normally does. 162 00:08:35,720 --> 00:08:37,655 Muscular, strong goat, isn't he? Yeah. 163 00:08:37,680 --> 00:08:39,935 He has been so far. 164 00:08:39,960 --> 00:08:41,615 So far, the good signs, 165 00:08:41,640 --> 00:08:43,975 his temperature's OK, he's well hydrated. 166 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:46,615 But the thing we're worried about is, could he have an obstruction? 167 00:08:46,640 --> 00:08:48,335 Ancl that would be very bad news. 168 00:08:51,000 --> 00:08:53,415 One way we can tell is by me sticking my finger 169 00:08:53,440 --> 00:08:56,335 into his bottom and trying to feel the urethra, 170 00:08:56,360 --> 00:08:58,015 see if we can feel any pulsing, 171 00:08:58,040 --> 00:08:59,775 which can happen when there's a blockage. 172 00:08:59,800 --> 00:09:01,655 I don't think Billy will be very impressed. 173 00:09:01,680 --> 00:09:03,055 BILLY YELPS 174 00:09:03,080 --> 00:09:04,895 Sorry, mate. All right, darling. 175 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:09,295 BILLY YELPS 176 00:09:09,320 --> 00:09:10,575 OK. That's fine. 177 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:12,775 So, yeah, I can't feel it pulsing. 178 00:09:15,080 --> 00:09:16,295 I think the next thing is 179 00:09:16,320 --> 00:09:19,735 I would like to stick a scanner on his tummy. OK. 180 00:09:19,760 --> 00:09:22,175 If there's a very big and swollen bladder, 181 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:25,255 that increases the suspicion of it being an obstruction. Right. 182 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:27,535 If you follow me, we can go and do that. Lovely. 183 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:30,055 Come on, then, lad. 184 00:09:31,360 --> 00:09:34,175 I'd like to see, what does it look like internally? 185 00:09:34,200 --> 00:09:36,215 Have we got a swollen bladder? 186 00:09:36,240 --> 00:09:38,055 Have we got a rupture, which is even worse 187 00:09:38,080 --> 00:09:39,655 where you'll have fluid in the abdomen? 188 00:09:39,680 --> 00:09:42,655 That's the stage I was worried about us getting to. 189 00:09:44,160 --> 00:09:46,415 Are you gonna stand up for us? Good lad. 190 00:09:46,440 --> 00:09:48,175 BILLY YELPS 191 00:09:50,560 --> 00:09:53,455 Within his bladder, there's irregular structures there 192 00:09:53,480 --> 00:09:55,735 that you wouldn't expect to be there. OK. 193 00:09:55,760 --> 00:09:57,175 It could be either blood clots 194 00:09:57,200 --> 00:09:59,455 or the worst case, it could be a tumour. Tumour. 195 00:09:59,480 --> 00:10:00,735 It looks like that. 196 00:10:06,280 --> 00:10:07,695 Coming up... 197 00:10:07,720 --> 00:10:10,095 I know I'm strange and I don't smell very nice. 198 00:10:10,120 --> 00:10:13,215 ...Peter smells tension as he helps a school sheep. 199 00:10:13,240 --> 00:10:16,535 Quite closely. 200 00:10:16,560 --> 00:10:19,455 Ancl one in particular that's a big chum of Lenny's. 201 00:10:19,480 --> 00:10:21,015 Some puppy progress. 202 00:10:21,040 --> 00:10:22,135 Is she all right? 203 00:10:22,160 --> 00:10:24,215 But it is the picture bright? 204 00:10:24,240 --> 00:10:26,575 Puppy's looking a bit of a funny colour. 205 00:10:26,600 --> 00:10:28,255 And new problems... 206 00:10:28,280 --> 00:10:29,855 He's been through the wars, has Gary. 207 00:10:29,880 --> 00:10:32,775 ...for the Casanova of Cannon Hall Farm. 208 00:10:32,800 --> 00:10:35,135 There's some worried ladies gathering round. 209 00:10:35,160 --> 00:10:38,015 They're worried for him. Ah, don't look so concerned, eh? 210 00:10:47,440 --> 00:10:50,335 CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY: In Thirsk, there's tension in theatre 211 00:10:50,360 --> 00:10:52,615 forjulian and his team... 212 00:10:52,640 --> 00:10:54,535 Stuck. 213 00:10:54,560 --> 00:10:56,215 ...as they try to deliver 214 00:10:56,240 --> 00:10:58,175 Sasha the basset hound's stuck puppies, 215 00:10:58,200 --> 00:11:01,455 with owner Liz waiting nervously outside. 216 00:11:01,480 --> 00:11:02,935 I just want them out now, 217 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:05,135 just to make sure they're OK, you know? 218 00:11:06,560 --> 00:11:08,175 Here we are, here we are. 219 00:11:08,200 --> 00:11:10,055 There we are, head first. 220 00:11:10,080 --> 00:11:12,255 There we are, there we are. Look at that. 221 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:23,335 Is she all right? 222 00:11:23,360 --> 00:11:26,855 So, puppy number two is about to emerge. 223 00:11:30,520 --> 00:11:33,575 Puppy's looking a bit of a funny colour. 224 00:11:35,160 --> 00:11:36,815 There you go. 225 00:11:38,840 --> 00:11:41,775 I think there's zero chance that 226 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:43,535 so I'm pleased that we've clone what we've clone. 227 00:11:49,600 --> 00:11:52,295 PUPPY MEWLS 228 00:11:55,440 --> 00:11:56,935 I can hear them already. 229 00:11:56,960 --> 00:11:59,415 MEWLING 230 00:11:59,440 --> 00:12:01,935 After hearing the commotion, 231 00:12:01,960 --> 00:12:04,895 Anne's come for a peek at the twin boys. 232 00:12:04,920 --> 00:12:07,255 Only two? Hello! Look at you! 233 00:12:08,560 --> 00:12:09,855 He says, "|'m hungry!" 234 00:12:09,880 --> 00:12:11,135 Look how pink his nose is. I know. 235 00:12:13,040 --> 00:12:16,455 And she might have to deal with a broody husband. 236 00:12:16,480 --> 00:12:19,775 You're nice, aren't you? Aw! 237 00:12:19,800 --> 00:12:22,655 Can we get one? Shall we get one? 238 00:12:28,360 --> 00:12:30,615 They look very good, very fit and very strong 239 00:12:30,640 --> 00:12:33,415 and very... very cute. 240 00:12:36,200 --> 00:12:37,775 There they are, look. 241 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:39,655 Oh, they're a decent size, them, aren't they? 242 00:12:39,680 --> 00:12:41,375 Yeah, we thought they were big. Yeah. 243 00:12:41,400 --> 00:12:44,135 Oh, look at you, little man. 244 00:12:44,160 --> 00:12:46,495 She's OK, she's just starting to sit up, 245 00:12:46,520 --> 00:12:49,375 so she'll be able to come out in a minute or two. 246 00:12:50,680 --> 00:12:51,895 I've got them all, 247 00:12:51,920 --> 00:12:55,055 all their beds ready in front of that bay window, 248 00:12:55,080 --> 00:12:59,495 and I've got a bed for Sasha. 249 00:12:59,520 --> 00:13:02,175 Then the pups go, like, in her... 250 00:13:02,200 --> 00:13:04,535 and then I've got a bed right next to them. 251 00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:07,215 I lie on the floor with them for three weeks. 252 00:13:07,240 --> 00:13:08,735 Yeah. Till they start pooing on you. 253 00:13:08,760 --> 00:13:11,015 Once they start pooing on you, you get out. 254 00:13:11,040 --> 00:13:13,015 I don't blame you. 255 00:13:13,040 --> 00:13:14,295 Right, we better get Mum. 256 00:13:17,880 --> 00:13:19,775 She won't walk. I knew she wouldn't walk! 257 00:13:19,800 --> 00:13:21,615 It's like a magic carpet ride. 258 00:13:22,920 --> 00:13:25,735 Hey, Sash, have you been a good girl? 259 00:13:25,760 --> 00:13:27,335 She's wagging her tail at them. 260 00:13:27,360 --> 00:13:29,335 Are they your babies, sweetheart? 261 00:13:29,360 --> 00:13:32,415 What do you think? 262 00:13:32,440 --> 00:13:33,975 Oh, she's licking. 263 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:36,695 Good girl. Good girl. 264 00:13:37,880 --> 00:13:39,855 That's gone really very well. 265 00:13:39,880 --> 00:13:42,855 There'll be fun and games back at Liz's house, I think, later on. 266 00:13:42,880 --> 00:13:45,135 For all we've got a bit of tidying up to do here, 267 00:13:45,160 --> 00:13:48,655 over the next few weeks. 268 00:13:53,040 --> 00:13:55,495 SHEEP BLEATING 269 00:13:57,080 --> 00:13:59,575 Near Kirkbymoorside, 270 00:13:59,600 --> 00:14:04,015 Welburn Hall School for children with additional educational needs 271 00:14:04,040 --> 00:14:06,215 has its own working farm. 272 00:14:07,240 --> 00:14:08,975 The last time Peter was here... 273 00:14:09,000 --> 00:14:11,255 Are we changing this straw over? Yeah. 274 00:14:11,280 --> 00:14:13,055 ...it was to rehome two goats. 275 00:14:13,080 --> 00:14:16,255 Right. That's it. Lovely. 276 00:14:16,280 --> 00:14:18,655 Are we working hard enough, boss? 277 00:14:18,680 --> 00:14:20,295 Yeah, you are. Good lad. 278 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:22,015 LAUGHTER 279 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:30,455 Today, it's back to school... 280 00:14:30,480 --> 00:14:33,695 You all right, Lenny? Come here, lad. 281 00:14:33,720 --> 00:14:37,455 ...after site manager, Darren, asked for his help. 282 00:14:37,480 --> 00:14:39,175 Lenny's our school farm sheep, 283 00:14:39,200 --> 00:14:40,775 and he's put his head through the fence, 284 00:14:40,800 --> 00:14:42,855 and he's bent one of his horns. 285 00:14:42,880 --> 00:14:44,455 He had them removed when he were younger, 286 00:14:44,480 --> 00:14:45,895 but they've come back through, 287 00:14:45,920 --> 00:14:47,695 and he's having some problems with it now. 288 00:14:47,720 --> 00:14:50,695 Seems to be growing back into the side of his head. 289 00:14:50,720 --> 00:14:52,895 We are a little concerned at the moment. 290 00:14:55,440 --> 00:14:57,975 Morning, Darren. 291 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,455 Good to see you again. You, too. 292 00:14:59,480 --> 00:15:02,495 It is, yes. 293 00:15:02,520 --> 00:15:05,975 Ancl he's got problems with a horn 294 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,975 Knocked it on t'fence a couple of week back, 295 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:10,855 and it seems to be growing back into t'side of his head now. 296 00:15:10,880 --> 00:15:11,895 Ah, right, OK. 297 00:15:13,720 --> 00:15:17,055 You're looking at me with great 298 00:15:17,080 --> 00:15:19,935 How are you? I haven't got any food, either. 299 00:15:19,960 --> 00:15:22,695 No, I'm a miserable devil. I am. 300 00:15:22,720 --> 00:15:26,015 Now I've just got to come and have a look at your appendage 301 00:15:26,040 --> 00:15:28,215 and see what we can do with it. 302 00:15:30,640 --> 00:15:34,095 I know I'm strange and I don't smell very nice. 303 00:15:34,120 --> 00:15:37,895 PETER CHUCKLES 304 00:15:40,560 --> 00:15:43,575 Yeah, I think I can numb around there... 305 00:15:43,600 --> 00:15:45,935 Yeah. ..and then cheese wire it. 306 00:15:45,960 --> 00:15:48,295 That's probably the best thing. 307 00:15:48,320 --> 00:15:50,815 Cos I suppose if he puts his head through the fence, 308 00:15:50,840 --> 00:15:52,335 he'll get it stuck, does he? 309 00:15:52,360 --> 00:15:54,655 He tries to get through 310 00:15:54,680 --> 00:15:57,655 You know what they say, the grass 311 00:15:57,680 --> 00:15:59,535 Right, Mr Lenny, we'll get organised, 312 00:15:59,560 --> 00:16:01,095 and we'll get you sorted out. 313 00:16:01,120 --> 00:16:03,295 I'll go and get my stuff. OK. 314 00:16:04,560 --> 00:16:08,855 Peter knows removing Lenny's horn won't be straightforward. 315 00:16:08,880 --> 00:16:10,015 We may succeed, we may not. 316 00:16:14,720 --> 00:16:19,295 With me this morning, as to how successful we are. 317 00:16:19,320 --> 00:16:21,935 And he's feeling extra pressure... 318 00:16:21,960 --> 00:16:24,655 this morning. 319 00:16:24,680 --> 00:16:28,975 ...with 15-year-old Spencer likely to keep a closer eye than most. 320 00:16:29,000 --> 00:16:30,335 Len ny's my favourite, 321 00:16:30,360 --> 00:16:34,175 he always runs for food, and he, like, loves food. 322 00:16:34,200 --> 00:16:39,135 Scrutinising me quite closely 323 00:16:39,160 --> 00:16:42,415 and one in particular that's a big chum of Lenny's. 324 00:16:42,440 --> 00:16:45,215 So, it's always a bit of extra tension in that situation. 325 00:16:45,240 --> 00:16:48,175 So I'm just praying that things go smoothly. 326 00:16:53,640 --> 00:16:56,175 At the hospital in Huddersfield, 327 00:16:56,200 --> 00:16:58,015 Rohin's trying to work out 328 00:16:58,040 --> 00:17:01,815 so poorly. 329 00:17:01,840 --> 00:17:06,415 Good lad, Billy. Good boy. He's behaving quite well. 330 00:17:06,440 --> 00:17:09,135 He's hoping an ultrasound scan 331 00:17:09,160 --> 00:17:11,775 will reveal if it's a bladder blockage. 332 00:17:11,800 --> 00:17:14,295 So, the black represents fluid... OK. 333 00:17:14,320 --> 00:17:15,775 ...within his bladder. 334 00:17:15,800 --> 00:17:19,335 Ancl then you've got this irregular structure within it. 335 00:17:21,480 --> 00:17:24,295 When you look at the bladder. 336 00:17:24,320 --> 00:17:27,895 It's not what you typically expect 337 00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:30,655 I think the thing we need to be a bit more concerned about, 338 00:17:30,680 --> 00:17:33,255 we've got another pocket of fluid, 339 00:17:33,280 --> 00:17:34,695 further in the abdomen. 340 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:37,255 That pocket of fluid shouldn't be there. 341 00:17:37,280 --> 00:17:39,775 The concern is that could be if there's some peritonitis, 342 00:17:39,800 --> 00:17:41,775 essentially inflammation or infection, 343 00:17:41,800 --> 00:17:44,055 resulting in the fluid in his abdomen being present 344 00:17:44,080 --> 00:17:46,055 in that pocket. OK. 345 00:17:46,080 --> 00:17:47,455 What could have caused that? 346 00:17:47,480 --> 00:17:49,735 It can be if there's a severe infection 347 00:17:49,760 --> 00:17:51,375 affecting their digestive tract. 348 00:17:51,400 --> 00:17:53,655 It can be if they've swallowed something sharp 349 00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:56,055 their digestive tract 350 00:17:56,080 --> 00:17:57,615 and it's caused inflammation that way. 351 00:17:59,920 --> 00:18:01,455 We haven't got a ruptured bladder. 352 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:03,655 We haven't got a full blockage of his urinary system. 353 00:18:11,400 --> 00:18:15,215 I think we should treat for what we've seen on the scan, 354 00:18:15,240 --> 00:18:17,575 presumptively kind of treating for peritonitis 355 00:18:17,600 --> 00:18:18,935 on the basis of that fluid being there, 356 00:18:18,960 --> 00:18:21,295 that we don't want it to be there. 357 00:18:21,320 --> 00:18:24,615 And see that he is passing wee. 358 00:18:27,000 --> 00:18:28,615 So we're gonna give him some antibiotics. 359 00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:32,135 We're gonna give him plenty of 360 00:18:32,160 --> 00:18:33,535 There you go, mate. 361 00:18:35,160 --> 00:18:37,575 Poor Billy's had a stressful evening, hasn't he? 362 00:18:37,600 --> 00:18:39,975 But at least we know there's a pocket of fluid there. 363 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,615 We're treating for infection, 364 00:18:41,640 --> 00:18:43,295 which is the most common cause of that, 365 00:18:43,320 --> 00:18:45,175 and I think we're hopefully on the right tracks 366 00:18:48,440 --> 00:18:50,615 I think we're still friends, aren't we? I think so. 367 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:54,495 A little bit sorry for him, 368 00:18:54,520 --> 00:18:56,215 but just glad we're making some progress. 369 00:18:56,240 --> 00:18:59,095 It's just worrying when you know there's something wrong with him 370 00:18:59,120 --> 00:19:01,295 and you don't know what you're contending with. 371 00:19:03,400 --> 00:19:05,295 Yeah, you can finally go home now. 372 00:19:05,320 --> 00:19:07,655 Fantastic. Get away from the scary man, isn't it? 373 00:19:07,680 --> 00:19:10,975 All right! Thank you ever so much. No worries. 374 00:19:16,200 --> 00:19:18,095 Well, he's had all sorts clone to him tonight, 375 00:19:18,120 --> 00:19:20,975 but hopefully the outcome of that means we're more likely to know 376 00:19:21,000 --> 00:19:23,895 what he's dealing with and how we can help him. 377 00:19:23,920 --> 00:19:26,255 I'll go to bed, 378 00:19:26,280 --> 00:19:28,535 hopefully there's no more calls tonight, but you never know. 379 00:19:28,560 --> 00:19:29,655 So, we'll see what happens. 380 00:19:36,040 --> 00:19:37,855 BLEATING 381 00:19:40,240 --> 00:19:43,615 Of all the residents at Cannon Hall Farm, 382 00:19:43,640 --> 00:19:47,295 Gary the donkey is one of the most enthusiastic. 383 00:19:47,320 --> 00:19:49,735 Gary, calm down, I don't think... 384 00:19:53,640 --> 00:19:57,095 Although, over the years, Gary's had private problems... 385 00:19:57,120 --> 00:19:59,655 Have you had a feel of that? That sounds a daft question. 386 00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:01,295 LAUGHTER 387 00:20:01,320 --> 00:20:03,695 ...which haven't exactly been private. 388 00:20:05,640 --> 00:20:08,575 God, it's right on the end of his bloomin' penis there. 389 00:20:08,600 --> 00:20:10,935 Aye, it looks quite nasty, does that, doesn't it? 390 00:20:10,960 --> 00:20:14,655 Butjulian and Matt removed his life-threatening lump. 391 00:20:14,680 --> 00:20:16,215 That's it off. 392 00:20:18,960 --> 00:20:21,215 And for the past three years... 393 00:20:21,240 --> 00:20:22,175 BRAYING 394 00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:25,415 ...he's been living it up with his ladies. 395 00:20:25,440 --> 00:20:27,175 Go on, Gary, give her a kiss. 396 00:20:27,200 --> 00:20:28,455 That's it. 397 00:20:29,600 --> 00:20:31,775 THEY CHUCKLE 398 00:20:38,600 --> 00:20:40,935 Now Rob and Dave... 399 00:20:40,960 --> 00:20:42,295 He's looked better, Rob. 400 00:20:46,720 --> 00:20:49,575 Gary the donkey has got a very sore foot. 401 00:20:49,600 --> 00:20:51,535 He's obviously in a load of discomfort. 402 00:20:51,560 --> 00:20:53,895 He's obviously loads of inflammation. 403 00:20:53,920 --> 00:20:56,735 We just need Matt here to hopefully make him feel better. 404 00:20:59,400 --> 00:21:01,255 He's been through the wars, has Gary. 405 00:21:04,560 --> 00:21:06,895 And now he's got a problem with his front foot. 406 00:21:09,360 --> 00:21:11,895 You all right there, Matt? You all right? How's it going? 407 00:21:11,920 --> 00:21:14,695 The bad news is, his front foot is really sore. 408 00:21:16,120 --> 00:21:18,455 I think he knows you've arrived, Matt. 409 00:21:18,480 --> 00:21:19,855 He's heading off in the other direction. 410 00:21:21,560 --> 00:21:23,335 Poor lad. Yeah, you can see it's quite sore, 411 00:21:23,360 --> 00:21:25,695 that front left one, isn't it? Well, let's see what we can do. 412 00:21:28,520 --> 00:21:31,335 There's some worried ladies, Matt, gathering round. 413 00:21:31,360 --> 00:21:32,615 They're worried for him. 414 00:21:32,640 --> 00:21:34,975 Oh, don't look so concerned, eh? 415 00:21:35,000 --> 00:21:36,735 It'll be fine. We'll get Gary sorted. 416 00:21:38,760 --> 00:21:41,815 All right. Let's have a look. 'Ey, lad. 417 00:21:41,840 --> 00:21:43,895 Smells quite... Ooh. 418 00:21:43,920 --> 00:21:48,935 It's like that fetid and fermented bacterial smell. 419 00:21:50,800 --> 00:21:52,255 There we go. 420 00:21:52,280 --> 00:21:54,095 Probably a bit more. 421 00:21:55,480 --> 00:21:57,815 I think, more than likely, it's an abscess, 422 00:21:57,840 --> 00:22:00,095 as that's often the most common cause of a sudden lameness 423 00:22:00,120 --> 00:22:01,695 in an otherwise healthy animal. 424 00:22:01,720 --> 00:22:03,655 So, these are what we call hoof testers, 425 00:22:03,680 --> 00:22:06,375 and what it does, it puts a bit of pressure 426 00:22:06,400 --> 00:22:09,175 on each area of the hoof that you squeeze on. 427 00:22:09,200 --> 00:22:11,015 If there's an abscess there, when you find it, 428 00:22:11,040 --> 00:22:14,015 they're like, "Whey", 429 00:22:15,520 --> 00:22:18,455 So, no response there. No, that's fine. 430 00:22:18,480 --> 00:22:20,815 If I find something right now, it'd be a good thing. 431 00:22:20,840 --> 00:22:24,175 If not, it begs the question, what's causing this lameness? 432 00:22:24,200 --> 00:22:27,735 It is worrying, 433 00:22:27,760 --> 00:22:30,335 He's like a member of the family, if you like. 434 00:22:31,640 --> 00:22:35,055 I just hope he can find, you know, something that we can make right. 435 00:22:38,240 --> 00:22:41,855 Coming up... 436 00:22:41,880 --> 00:22:43,935 ...Peter has a young apprentice. 437 00:22:43,960 --> 00:22:47,255 Do you know, normally, I've got to get out and get things myself, 438 00:22:47,280 --> 00:22:48,855 so it's lovely you're here. 439 00:22:48,880 --> 00:22:51,735 Can Julian resist taking a young basset hound? 440 00:22:53,640 --> 00:22:56,935 He's lovely, isn't he! Beautiful, isn't he? 441 00:22:56,960 --> 00:22:59,215 And has Matt made a breakthrough? 442 00:22:59,240 --> 00:23:00,255 Steady, steady. 443 00:23:00,280 --> 00:23:01,735 Found a bit of pain there, haven't you? 444 00:23:11,120 --> 00:23:13,815 CH RISTOPH ER TIMOTHY: Near Kirkbymoorside, 445 00:23:13,840 --> 00:23:15,615 an anxious crowd has gathered 446 00:23:15,640 --> 00:23:18,855 to watch Peter remove Lenny's troublesome horn... 447 00:23:20,040 --> 00:23:22,135 Sorry, Lenny, I'm back. 448 00:23:22,160 --> 00:23:23,695 You thought you got rid of me, didn't you? 449 00:23:23,720 --> 00:23:24,815 LEN NY BLEATS 450 00:23:24,840 --> 00:23:29,215 ...with Spencer especially fond of the school's pet ram. 451 00:23:29,240 --> 00:23:32,335 He's really friendly if you've got food. 452 00:23:32,360 --> 00:23:34,935 Ancl yeah, he is funny. 453 00:23:34,960 --> 00:23:36,775 LEN NY BLEATS 454 00:23:36,800 --> 00:23:41,095 Now, Lenny, we're just going to put this over your head first 455 00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:42,935 so we've a bit more control. 456 00:23:42,960 --> 00:23:44,495 That over your nose. 457 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:50,255 I know, it's a very strange old game, this, isn't it, Lenny? 458 00:23:50,280 --> 00:23:54,655 Now, is anybody able to pass me my stuff? 459 00:23:54,680 --> 00:23:56,495 Cos I don't... Yeah? 460 00:23:56,520 --> 00:23:59,695 Do you want to come? Do you want to come in? Logan? 461 00:23:59,720 --> 00:24:00,735 Yeah. Right, Logan. 462 00:24:00,760 --> 00:24:02,935 I'm going to give him a bit of a haircut to start with, 463 00:24:06,720 --> 00:24:08,895 Now, the trouble is, I'm not much of a stylist. 464 00:24:10,520 --> 00:24:13,655 Just that bit of hair round there. 465 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:16,655 Now, next, there's a syringe in there now. 466 00:24:16,680 --> 00:24:18,095 If you can pass me... Perfect. 467 00:24:18,120 --> 00:24:20,295 Excellent. Thank you very much. 468 00:24:21,280 --> 00:24:24,695 Do you know, normally, I've got to get out and get things myself, 469 00:24:24,720 --> 00:24:26,895 so it's lovely you're here. 470 00:24:29,960 --> 00:24:32,535 I'm just going to pop a little bit of a local. 471 00:24:32,560 --> 00:24:34,535 That's it. 472 00:24:34,560 --> 00:24:36,815 There, you see, it's not too bad, is it? 473 00:24:36,840 --> 00:24:38,335 Right, mister. 474 00:24:40,480 --> 00:24:44,215 Now, Lenny, you may not like what I'm going to do now, 475 00:24:44,240 --> 00:24:46,615 but it'll only take us a short period of time. 476 00:24:46,640 --> 00:24:52,495 The plan is now just to gradually cheese wire this off, if we can. 477 00:24:54,800 --> 00:24:56,215 That's lovely. 478 00:24:56,240 --> 00:24:57,655 We'll just go steady. 479 00:24:57,680 --> 00:25:00,695 CHEESE WIRE SCRAPING 480 00:25:00,720 --> 00:25:03,255 Yeah. You're not feeling that, are you? 481 00:25:03,280 --> 00:25:04,855 Whoa! There we go! 482 00:25:04,880 --> 00:25:06,895 Good lad. Go on, lad. 483 00:25:06,920 --> 00:25:10,055 I'm just going to try and stop it regrowing back 484 00:25:10,080 --> 00:25:12,455 and then he won't have to have this clone any more. 485 00:25:12,480 --> 00:25:13,455 Good lad. 486 00:25:17,040 --> 00:25:18,495 Right. 487 00:25:19,720 --> 00:25:22,415 He's not feeling that in the slightest. 488 00:25:22,440 --> 00:25:25,775 In fact, he's a model patient. 489 00:25:28,600 --> 00:25:29,695 That's it. 490 00:25:29,720 --> 00:25:32,495 Ancl that's just to stop him getting any infection in there. 491 00:25:32,520 --> 00:25:34,175 Very good. Yay! 492 00:25:34,200 --> 00:25:38,855 Lovely. 493 00:25:38,880 --> 00:25:42,255 Ancl you're quite happy that he wasn't in any pain there? 494 00:25:42,280 --> 00:25:43,615 Yeah. Good. 495 00:25:43,640 --> 00:25:45,975 I know you would've told me if you were unhappy, 496 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:48,455 cos you're a big mate of his, aren't you? 497 00:25:48,480 --> 00:25:50,095 Very good. 498 00:25:52,960 --> 00:25:56,135 Well, I'll tell you what, who would like to keep that? 499 00:25:56,160 --> 00:25:59,935 Spencer. You've got to have that, haven't you? You've got to. 500 00:25:59,960 --> 00:26:01,855 You're gonna have a piece of Lenny forever. 501 00:26:01,880 --> 00:26:03,655 LAUGHTER 502 00:26:03,680 --> 00:26:05,935 Well, that was the bit 503 00:26:07,840 --> 00:26:10,295 won't you? 504 00:26:10,320 --> 00:26:11,815 Very good. Excellent. 505 00:26:16,960 --> 00:26:19,455 That's gone very well, but it had to do, really, 506 00:26:19,480 --> 00:26:22,055 with the critical audience that I've got here today. 507 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:25,255 I'm pleased to see we've got some budding shepherds here, as well, 508 00:26:25,280 --> 00:26:28,855 which is lovely. 509 00:26:37,920 --> 00:26:39,015 Good boy. 510 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:40,335 Over in Thirsk... 511 00:26:40,360 --> 00:26:42,695 Good little puppy, yes, you are! 512 00:26:44,760 --> 00:26:46,695 ...Liz is waiting to seejulian 513 00:26:46,720 --> 00:26:50,415 with the two basset hound puppies he delivered by caesarean... 514 00:26:50,440 --> 00:26:51,775 There you go 515 00:26:51,800 --> 00:26:53,815 ...before nearly smuggling one home. 516 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:57,615 Aw, shall we get one? Emmy would love you! 517 00:26:59,240 --> 00:27:02,775 This is Benjamin, and that's whingy Gerald. 518 00:27:02,800 --> 00:27:04,415 They're nine weeks today, 519 00:27:04,440 --> 00:27:07,615 so they're gonna have their first injections. 520 00:27:07,640 --> 00:27:10,495 Hi, Liz, you all right? Hi. Come on, then. 521 00:27:10,520 --> 00:27:13,015 How are they doing, all right? Yeah, here's the babies. 522 00:27:13,040 --> 00:27:14,695 They're not so small any more. I know. 523 00:27:16,880 --> 00:27:19,655 So, Benjamin. Ancl Gerald. 524 00:27:19,680 --> 00:27:21,335 It's Ben and Jerry, the ice cream. 525 00:27:21,360 --> 00:27:24,295 Oh, I see, right. 526 00:27:24,320 --> 00:27:27,295 So, they'll be good pals, best mates, will they? 527 00:27:27,320 --> 00:27:29,855 Oh, they love each other, yeah, drag each other around 528 00:27:29,880 --> 00:27:32,415 as puppies do. But it's all playing, isn't it? 529 00:27:32,440 --> 00:27:34,615 Yeah, it's just play. There's no malice, just playing. 530 00:27:36,760 --> 00:27:39,095 Just don't go out on a windy clay, you'll get blown away. 531 00:27:39,120 --> 00:27:41,455 Ancl Mum's all right, is she? Brilliant, yeah. 532 00:27:43,320 --> 00:27:46,295 They both sound good, their hearts are brilliant. Mm-hm. 533 00:27:46,320 --> 00:27:48,295 Yeah, brilliant pups. 534 00:27:48,320 --> 00:27:50,935 Right, so, needle time now, I'm afraid, folks. 535 00:27:53,360 --> 00:27:55,775 He's lovely, isn't he! Beautiful, isn't he? 536 00:27:55,800 --> 00:27:57,775 You are, as well. 537 00:27:57,800 --> 00:27:59,055 But you're really beautiful. 538 00:27:59,080 --> 00:28:00,775 It's all about the eyes, isn't it? 539 00:28:00,800 --> 00:28:02,135 DOGS WHINE 540 00:28:02,160 --> 00:28:05,055 Oh, clear me. Oh, my word, it's not that bad! 541 00:28:06,320 --> 00:28:09,815 That was a bit of an overreaction, Ben. 542 00:28:09,840 --> 00:28:12,095 WHINING 543 00:28:12,120 --> 00:28:14,535 Oh, no, he wasn't so bad. 544 00:28:14,560 --> 00:28:15,695 Good, excellent. 545 00:28:15,720 --> 00:28:18,815 Really. Good boy. 546 00:28:18,840 --> 00:28:23,375 I'm very proud of my little pair of twins. Look at these. 547 00:28:23,400 --> 00:28:26,335 They're not really mine, but you know what I mean. 548 00:28:26,360 --> 00:28:27,575 THEY CHUCKLE 549 00:28:27,600 --> 00:28:29,215 Yeah. See you, guys. 550 00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:31,015 We'll get you to have one one clay, Julian. 551 00:28:31,040 --> 00:28:33,495 One clay, one clay. All right. 552 00:28:33,520 --> 00:28:35,935 See you later. Right, thank you. Thanks. Cheerio. 553 00:28:35,960 --> 00:28:39,535 And although Julian just resisted Ben andjerry, 554 00:28:39,560 --> 00:28:41,975 they've definitely melted Liz's heart. 555 00:28:43,560 --> 00:28:47,215 I think they're definitely gonna be keepers, both of them. 556 00:28:47,240 --> 00:28:49,255 How can you say no to that? 557 00:28:49,280 --> 00:28:51,615 SHE CHUCKLES 558 00:28:51,640 --> 00:28:54,055 I saw them at the very inception of their life, 559 00:28:54,080 --> 00:28:56,735 when they just literally came out and took their first breaths. 560 00:28:56,760 --> 00:28:59,095 Ancl on top of which, it's really great 561 00:28:59,120 --> 00:29:01,375 to be able to play with two cute, cuddly puppies, 562 00:29:12,640 --> 00:29:14,535 Across Yorkshire, it's been a month 563 00:29:14,560 --> 00:29:17,695 since Rohin treated Angie's goat, Billy, 564 00:29:17,720 --> 00:29:19,615 for a serious abdominal infection. 565 00:29:19,640 --> 00:29:21,335 Billy, Billy! 566 00:29:21,360 --> 00:29:22,815 Bob, Bob! 567 00:29:24,240 --> 00:29:26,015 Come on, boys! Tea time! 568 00:29:28,360 --> 00:29:29,935 He's been doing amazing. 569 00:29:29,960 --> 00:29:32,295 Going on with him. 570 00:29:32,320 --> 00:29:34,655 The key thing was getting the antibiotics 571 00:29:34,680 --> 00:29:36,855 to make sure that the infection went away. 572 00:29:40,440 --> 00:29:42,055 He's looking a heck of a lot better, 573 00:29:42,080 --> 00:29:44,575 and he's eating, which is the most important thing. 574 00:29:44,600 --> 00:29:46,415 Good boy. 575 00:29:46,440 --> 00:29:49,855 And Billy's recovery means it's back to daily walks 576 00:29:49,880 --> 00:29:51,735 with Angie's daughter, Lexi. 577 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:56,015 SHE CHUCKLES 578 00:29:57,160 --> 00:29:59,815 really. 579 00:30:03,040 --> 00:30:05,535 He's a bit more energetic and hard to deal with, 580 00:30:05,560 --> 00:30:09,775 but honestly it's just so nice to see him back to his usual self. 581 00:30:12,160 --> 00:30:15,095 When we go walking down t'lane, 582 00:30:15,120 --> 00:30:17,615 and particularly dog walkers, when they're coming up, as well, 583 00:30:17,640 --> 00:30:18,935 and we're walking a goat. 584 00:30:18,960 --> 00:30:21,295 On Head. 585 00:30:23,000 --> 00:30:25,335 They're pets to us, really. 586 00:30:25,360 --> 00:30:28,375 They're like a member of t'family, so you worry about these things. 587 00:30:28,400 --> 00:30:32,695 Ancl thankfully, he's managed to pull through and he's doing great. 588 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:44,175 At Cannon Hall Farm... 589 00:30:44,200 --> 00:30:46,935 So, I'm just paring away some of this dead tissue, 590 00:30:46,960 --> 00:30:49,135 then I can see what's going on. 591 00:30:50,920 --> 00:30:53,015 ...Matt's trying to work out 592 00:30:53,040 --> 00:30:56,415 what's making Rob and Dave's charismatic donkey, Gary, lame. 593 00:31:00,840 --> 00:31:03,095 It'd be nice if Matt's found something, 594 00:31:03,120 --> 00:31:05,935 but he hasn't at the moment. 595 00:31:07,440 --> 00:31:09,255 Good lad. 596 00:31:09,280 --> 00:31:10,575 RUTH: Steady, steady. 597 00:31:10,600 --> 00:31:13,095 You've found a bit of pain there, haven't you? 598 00:31:18,280 --> 00:31:20,175 I think from what I've seen, I'm quite happy 599 00:31:20,200 --> 00:31:21,815 there's nothing obviously stuck there. 600 00:31:21,840 --> 00:31:23,495 I think it still could well be an abscess, 601 00:31:23,520 --> 00:31:26,015 just how it's presented and from what I've seen. 602 00:31:26,040 --> 00:31:28,375 Because I can't find it, doesn't mean it's not there. 603 00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:29,815 So I think we're gonna get a poultice on him. 604 00:31:31,240 --> 00:31:33,655 A poultice is like a fancy cotton wool wrap. 605 00:31:33,680 --> 00:31:35,535 It draws out any infection 606 00:31:35,560 --> 00:31:37,895 that might be within that hoof that we can't see yet 607 00:31:37,920 --> 00:31:40,575 and essentially allows it to burst over a period of a couple of days. 608 00:31:42,240 --> 00:31:44,455 It provides a lot of relief for the patient. 609 00:31:45,880 --> 00:31:48,535 SHAKES AN D SPRAYS 610 00:31:48,560 --> 00:31:50,895 That'll kill off that thrush that's in there. 611 00:31:50,920 --> 00:31:54,295 I'll get this poultice on, and then... 612 00:31:54,320 --> 00:31:57,375 please, Dave. That's grand. 613 00:31:57,400 --> 00:31:59,975 And then just pull this round. Good lad. 614 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,855 Right, we're done with you, pal. Best of luck. 615 00:32:05,520 --> 00:32:08,215 But I think, most likely, 616 00:32:08,240 --> 00:32:09,935 we are dealing with an abscess 617 00:32:09,960 --> 00:32:13,895 that just hasn't developed enough to cause a positive response 618 00:32:13,920 --> 00:32:16,255 on the hoof testers yet, just by how it's presenting. 619 00:32:16,280 --> 00:32:17,695 I hope for Gary's sake it is, 620 00:32:17,720 --> 00:32:19,895 because I feel I've got a bit of a bond with him. 621 00:32:21,800 --> 00:32:23,815 Thanks very much, Matt. Anytime. See you soon. 622 00:32:23,840 --> 00:32:24,935 Thank you. See you next time. 623 00:32:27,320 --> 00:32:30,895 We're a bit disappointed, because I hoped we'd find an abscess, 624 00:32:30,920 --> 00:32:33,455 Matt could lance it and Gary would be feeling better already. 625 00:32:33,480 --> 00:32:36,615 But we haven't, and Gary's still in pain, 626 00:32:36,640 --> 00:32:39,135 and it's a worrying time. Let's look on the bright side. 627 00:32:39,160 --> 00:32:41,695 Let's hope it's an abscess and we can do something about it, 628 00:32:41,720 --> 00:32:43,495 cos I wanna see Gary back in the field. 629 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,295 Still to come... 630 00:32:51,320 --> 00:32:54,135 Come on, you're OK. Don't be frightened. 631 00:32:54,160 --> 00:32:56,655 Peter's making new friends through the week... 632 00:32:56,680 --> 00:33:01,055 That's better in't it, eh? Not so scary, then, am I? 633 00:33:01,080 --> 00:33:04,335 And when Saturday comes, seeing old ones... 634 00:33:04,360 --> 00:33:06,975 your Bore scarf on. Yeah. 635 00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:09,335 So you're a proper supporter. Come on, you Bore. 636 00:33:09,360 --> 00:33:12,135 ...as he introduces the farmer to the football. 637 00:33:12,160 --> 00:33:13,615 Go on, lad, go on! 638 00:33:13,640 --> 00:33:15,335 ALL: Oh! 639 00:33:15,360 --> 00:33:23,360 Oh, sugar lumps! 640 00:33:24,960 --> 00:33:28,855 CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY: Some pets just don't like going away from home. 641 00:33:28,880 --> 00:33:31,215 Come on, this way. This way. Good girl. 642 00:33:31,240 --> 00:33:32,575 This must be Luna. It is. 643 00:33:32,600 --> 00:33:34,935 And she wants to go home before she's even come to see me. 644 00:33:34,960 --> 00:33:36,855 She does, I know. She doesn't really like coming in. 645 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:37,975 Go on, then. 646 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:41,135 And they see the vet very much as the opposition. 647 00:33:41,160 --> 00:33:43,735 Come on, Luna. Come on, in here. 648 00:33:43,760 --> 00:33:46,975 Come on, you're OK. Good girl. Don't be frightened. 649 00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:50,615 But Peter knows how to ease those pre-match nerves... 650 00:33:50,640 --> 00:33:52,655 Look, if I come down here, is that better? 651 00:33:52,680 --> 00:33:57,415 That's better in't it, eh? Not so scary, then, am I, eh? 652 00:33:57,440 --> 00:34:01,215 Do I smell nice? I probably do. I probably do smell nice. 653 00:34:01,240 --> 00:34:02,935 Says, "Oh, you're my type." 654 00:34:02,960 --> 00:34:05,135 ...so he can achieve his goal. 655 00:34:06,240 --> 00:34:08,015 Right. Good girl. 656 00:34:08,040 --> 00:34:11,615 There now, Luna. That's it, that's all it was. 657 00:34:11,640 --> 00:34:13,975 There now. 658 00:34:15,520 --> 00:34:18,895 Away from the practice, football is Peter's big passion. 659 00:34:20,400 --> 00:34:23,375 He's a lifelong supporter of Middlesbrough FC, 660 00:34:23,400 --> 00:34:26,055 and on this match day at the Riverside Stadium, 661 00:34:26,080 --> 00:34:28,575 he's on a behind-the-scenes tour. 662 00:34:34,760 --> 00:34:37,255 I've had so many happy memories of being here. 663 00:34:37,280 --> 00:34:41,095 I've seen some fantastic games of football over the years. 664 00:34:41,120 --> 00:34:43,935 I feel like a kid in a sweetshop, standing here now. 665 00:34:43,960 --> 00:34:48,335 I went to university in Liverpool, and I played football there, 666 00:34:48,360 --> 00:34:49,815 I was captain of the veterinary team. 667 00:34:49,840 --> 00:34:52,215 But I've got to say, the surfaces that we played on 668 00:34:52,240 --> 00:34:55,095 were nothing like this. 669 00:34:55,120 --> 00:34:57,415 I'm just waiting for Michael Carrick, the manager, 670 00:34:57,440 --> 00:35:00,215 to come along now and say, 671 00:35:00,240 --> 00:35:01,855 I can only dream, can't I, really? 672 00:35:06,560 --> 00:35:09,335 There's a lot of history in here, a lot of history. 673 00:35:09,360 --> 00:35:10,735 It's lovely to see it, really. 674 00:35:16,120 --> 00:35:19,175 Sitting up in the stands, each one of us is a manager. 675 00:35:19,200 --> 00:35:21,535 I think I know best, as well. 676 00:35:21,560 --> 00:35:23,335 I think I could be a football club manager, 677 00:35:23,360 --> 00:35:26,055 but I'd probably be absolutely useless. 678 00:35:28,440 --> 00:35:31,015 Well, I've got to say, I think we played very well today, 679 00:35:31,040 --> 00:35:34,855 and I think the scoreline reflects that. 680 00:35:34,880 --> 00:35:38,135 We're now leading the Championship by 15 points. 681 00:35:39,200 --> 00:35:41,495 Dream on, Peter. 682 00:35:44,320 --> 00:35:49,215 Who used to follow Middlesbrough at their original home, Ayresome Park. 683 00:35:49,240 --> 00:35:52,615 The famous gates from the old stadium were moved here, 684 00:35:52,640 --> 00:35:55,855 which is where he's arranged to meet a good friend 685 00:35:55,880 --> 00:35:59,175 so he can introduce her to his beloved Boro. 686 00:35:59,200 --> 00:36:01,775 Mrs Green! Hi, son, how are you? 687 00:36:01,800 --> 00:36:04,375 So I see you're kitted out, 688 00:36:04,400 --> 00:36:06,735 Come on, you Bore. 689 00:36:06,760 --> 00:36:09,735 I'm hoping you're a lucky mascot. I will be, lad. 690 00:36:09,760 --> 00:36:12,495 They're playing Rotherham today, so it should be quite a good game, 691 00:36:12,520 --> 00:36:14,415 and I'll be very disappointed if we don't win. 692 00:36:14,440 --> 00:36:16,935 You want me to play for them? Well... 693 00:36:16,960 --> 00:36:18,935 THEY LAUGH 694 00:36:18,960 --> 00:36:22,215 Shall we go have a look inside? Might as well. 695 00:36:22,240 --> 00:36:24,895 Jean's not been to a football match before. 696 00:36:24,920 --> 00:36:26,335 Thank you, sir. 697 00:36:26,360 --> 00:36:29,295 But she does know plenty about good grub. 698 00:36:30,520 --> 00:36:31,895 Are you enjoying it? Yeah. 699 00:36:32,960 --> 00:36:34,855 It's nice. 700 00:36:34,880 --> 00:36:37,815 And after meeting club legend, Bernie Slaven... 701 00:36:37,840 --> 00:36:39,255 Peter! Good to see you. 702 00:36:39,280 --> 00:36:41,735 How you doing? Who's this young, charming lady? 703 00:36:41,760 --> 00:36:43,855 How many years did you play? 704 00:36:43,880 --> 00:36:46,135 I played here at Middlesbrough eight years. 705 00:36:46,160 --> 00:36:48,575 Eight year? Well clone, you. 706 00:36:48,600 --> 00:36:51,815 ...she's soon becoming steeped in Boro history. 707 00:36:53,000 --> 00:36:56,615 Games I've ever seen in my life. 708 00:36:56,640 --> 00:37:00,095 Against a Romanian team called Steaua Bucharest. 709 00:37:00,120 --> 00:37:03,775 Lot of memories here, jean. Aye, there will be, lad. 710 00:37:03,800 --> 00:37:06,415 These are glory clays. 711 00:37:06,440 --> 00:37:08,815 Well, Jean, it's time we were in our seats now. 712 00:37:08,840 --> 00:37:10,615 Let's go and watch it. Come on. 713 00:37:14,640 --> 00:37:16,815 This is it. This is the big match. 714 00:37:18,080 --> 00:37:20,255 Go on, lad, go on! 715 00:37:21,760 --> 00:37:23,775 Oh, sugar lumps! 716 00:37:23,800 --> 00:37:26,135 ALL: Oh! 717 00:37:26,160 --> 00:37:27,575 Nearly. 718 00:37:27,600 --> 00:37:29,135 He's only a whippersnapper. 719 00:37:30,880 --> 00:37:33,855 CROWD ROAR 720 00:37:33,880 --> 00:37:35,615 Foul! Foul! 721 00:37:35,640 --> 00:37:37,375 That was a penalty, if ever there was one! 722 00:37:37,400 --> 00:37:40,455 Yeah, that was a penalty! Come on! 723 00:37:40,480 --> 00:37:43,375 After a disappointing first half... 724 00:37:44,640 --> 00:37:47,615 ...Peter knows just what's needed. 725 00:37:47,640 --> 00:37:49,975 Bit of a tradition at football matches, 726 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:52,255 a pie at half time. Oh, cheers, Pete. 727 00:37:52,280 --> 00:37:53,735 Are you enjoying it? 728 00:37:53,760 --> 00:37:56,015 You think they're still warming up, do you? 729 00:37:56,040 --> 00:37:57,175 Yeah. 730 00:37:57,200 --> 00:37:59,375 PETER CHUCKLES 731 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:04,375 We started badly, and then we've fell away since then. 732 00:38:04,400 --> 00:38:06,575 Things aren't going too well at the moment. 733 00:38:08,280 --> 00:38:10,535 I'm feeling optimistic. 734 00:38:10,560 --> 00:38:12,895 I'm not feeling optimistic, jean. 735 00:38:12,920 --> 00:38:15,895 Come on, Bum, show 'em what you're made of. 736 00:38:17,440 --> 00:38:19,375 CHEERING 737 00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:23,015 Good old Middlesbrough! 738 00:38:23,040 --> 00:38:24,775 Go on! 739 00:38:24,800 --> 00:38:26,415 One's no good now, though. We need two. 740 00:38:26,440 --> 00:38:29,335 I know we need two, we'll get another. 741 00:38:29,360 --> 00:38:31,335 Go on, lad. 742 00:38:31,360 --> 00:38:33,295 CHEERING 743 00:38:38,240 --> 00:38:40,495 Two-one! Two-one! 744 00:38:40,520 --> 00:38:42,415 They haven't given it. 745 00:38:42,440 --> 00:38:44,175 Did we get one? 746 00:38:44,200 --> 00:38:47,215 No, he's given a foul. Oh, sugar lumps! 747 00:38:47,240 --> 00:38:48,855 Is that end of t'match? 748 00:38:48,880 --> 00:38:50,295 That's it, jean. 749 00:38:50,320 --> 00:38:53,495 Could have been better, 750 00:38:53,520 --> 00:38:56,975 After all his years treating jean's animals, 751 00:38:57,000 --> 00:39:01,375 now Peter needs her help, to cure "football fan-it is". 752 00:39:01,400 --> 00:39:04,375 I think as football fans, we either come away over the moon 753 00:39:04,400 --> 00:39:05,975 or sick as parrots, 754 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:10,375 and I think today I'm a bit like a sickly parrot, to be honest. 755 00:39:10,400 --> 00:39:11,735 Have you enjoyed it? Yes. 756 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:14,775 Ancl I'm gonna give you a close of summat to cure your sickness. 757 00:39:14,800 --> 00:39:16,255 HE LAUGHS 758 00:39:16,280 --> 00:39:19,615 Right, Jean, let's get ourselves home and warmed up, eh? 759 00:39:19,640 --> 00:39:22,175 All right, lad. Haway. Let's go. 760 00:39:29,640 --> 00:39:33,375 Another day kicks off at Cannon Hall Farm. 761 00:39:33,400 --> 00:39:36,175 But Rob and Dave's star player, Gary the donkey, 762 00:39:36,200 --> 00:39:38,855 has been suffering with a foot injury. 763 00:39:38,880 --> 00:39:42,135 Last time I saw Gary, he was really, really lame, 764 00:39:42,160 --> 00:39:45,175 and frustratingly, I couldn't pinpoint 765 00:39:45,200 --> 00:39:47,055 exactly where that lameness was coming from. 766 00:39:47,080 --> 00:39:51,655 Would help Gary return to action. 767 00:39:51,680 --> 00:39:53,375 Get this poultice on. 768 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:55,735 And then... 769 00:39:55,760 --> 00:39:58,175 If you just hold that there for me, please, Dave. Got it. 770 00:39:58,200 --> 00:40:00,695 That's grand. Ancl then just pull this round. 771 00:40:04,680 --> 00:40:07,175 I'm hoping today that the poulticing has worked 772 00:40:07,200 --> 00:40:09,775 and he's a lot more comfortable putting weight on his hooves. 773 00:40:11,400 --> 00:40:14,135 Hiya, Matt. Afternoon, both. You all right? How's things? 774 00:40:14,160 --> 00:40:15,775 Nice to see you. How's things? Likewise. 775 00:40:15,800 --> 00:40:16,975 How's Gary? 776 00:40:17,000 --> 00:40:19,335 I think he's getting a little bit better on his feet. 777 00:40:19,360 --> 00:40:20,975 Ruth's just getting him on the halter now, 778 00:40:21,000 --> 00:40:23,375 so do you want to have a look? Yeah, let's go see how he's doing. 779 00:40:23,400 --> 00:40:24,975 RUTH KISSES HER TEETH 780 00:40:27,040 --> 00:40:28,855 He's got some weight on it now, Matt, anyway. 781 00:40:28,880 --> 00:40:31,135 Oh, he's standing better, straightaway. Yeah. 782 00:40:31,160 --> 00:40:36,895 To see a comparison to how he was, 783 00:40:36,920 --> 00:40:40,775 just so I can see how much weight 784 00:40:40,800 --> 00:40:43,735 He was chasing the girls around yesterday morning, 785 00:40:43,760 --> 00:40:47,535 so I think he has got that spring back in his step a little bit. 786 00:40:50,120 --> 00:40:52,455 Looking at Gary walking, it's a massive improvement. 787 00:40:52,480 --> 00:40:54,815 He's putting weight on it, he is actually moving. 788 00:40:54,840 --> 00:40:56,175 You can see he's still uncomfortable, 789 00:40:56,200 --> 00:40:57,775 but I'm going to get that bandage off, 790 00:40:57,800 --> 00:40:59,175 have a good look, see what's going on. 791 00:41:03,880 --> 00:41:05,695 Right, then, let's have a look. 792 00:41:07,000 --> 00:41:08,455 Does it smell, Matt? 793 00:41:08,480 --> 00:41:10,175 Not half as bad as it did. 794 00:41:10,200 --> 00:41:12,455 What can you tell from smelling it, then? 795 00:41:12,480 --> 00:41:13,775 Just the level of infection? 796 00:41:13,800 --> 00:41:15,535 Smell, I always think it's a wonderful sense 797 00:41:15,560 --> 00:41:17,095 to have in veterinary. 798 00:41:17,120 --> 00:41:18,735 As much as it can make you feel a bit sick, 799 00:41:18,760 --> 00:41:20,975 it really gives you indications of how things are looking. 800 00:41:22,640 --> 00:41:25,015 I literally picked his hoof up and I could smell it a mile off, 801 00:41:25,040 --> 00:41:26,455 that yeasty, foisty infection. 802 00:41:26,480 --> 00:41:28,815 Whereas now, I mean, there's a bit of a whiff there, 803 00:41:28,840 --> 00:41:31,095 certainly, there's some discharge still, 804 00:41:31,120 --> 00:41:33,175 but that's massively improved. 805 00:41:33,200 --> 00:41:35,535 That's an old Herriot technique, Matt. 806 00:41:35,560 --> 00:41:37,895 I think the sniff test has been around a long time, Rob. Yeah. 807 00:41:40,920 --> 00:41:43,375 Gary's hoof doesn't look half as bad as it did. 808 00:41:43,400 --> 00:41:46,535 The poultice has revealed that we potentially had 809 00:41:46,560 --> 00:41:49,375 a bit of a diffuse infection around this white line here 810 00:41:49,400 --> 00:41:50,415 and where the sole is. 811 00:41:50,440 --> 00:41:52,775 That would explain 812 00:41:52,800 --> 00:41:55,495 with the hoof testers, because there wasn't any specific abscess. 813 00:41:55,520 --> 00:41:57,855 But what the poultice has clone generally around this area, 814 00:41:57,880 --> 00:42:00,775 it has worked really well and drawn all that nastiness out. 815 00:42:00,800 --> 00:42:03,455 That's a big relief, really. Definitely. Definitely. 816 00:42:05,520 --> 00:42:08,295 Give him a spray up? 817 00:42:10,520 --> 00:42:12,855 Beautiful. You can do my nails any clay. 818 00:42:12,880 --> 00:42:15,255 Right, there you go, Gary. Good boy. 819 00:42:15,280 --> 00:42:18,175 Well, thank you very much, Matt. No, thank you for your assistance, 820 00:42:18,200 --> 00:42:21,095 and it's just a bit more time to let the body heal up 821 00:42:21,120 --> 00:42:23,295 and keep a close eye on him, but fingers crossed, 822 00:42:29,480 --> 00:42:31,815 And two weeks later... 823 00:42:31,840 --> 00:42:34,815 I'm pleased to say that Gary is fully recovered. 824 00:42:34,840 --> 00:42:37,175 He's been here for a long time. He's a legend. 825 00:42:37,200 --> 00:42:39,375 He's had a few problems over the years, 826 00:42:42,840 --> 00:42:44,815 Come on, lad. 827 00:42:44,840 --> 00:42:46,415 Come on. Let's have a look at you. 828 00:42:50,600 --> 00:42:53,295 Look at that. He wasn't doing that a couple of weeks ago! 829 00:42:55,680 --> 00:42:57,175 Come on. 830 00:42:57,200 --> 00:43:01,095 Whoa! There's a spring in his step today, isn't there! 831 00:43:01,120 --> 00:43:02,655 CLAPS