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Adam Henson looks at the harsh reality of being a rural vet in the depths of winter. He also looks back at the trials and tribulations of one the country's largest practices.

Adam Henson looks at the harsh reality of being a rural vet in the depths of winter - a job that's often a matter of life and death. He also looks back at the trials and tribulations of one the country's largest practices - seeing first-hand the challenges they face treating all creatures great and small.

56 minutes

Mother and Calf

Mother and Calf
Adam looks behind the scenes of a rural vet's practice in the Cotswolds.
He goes out on a call with one of the farm vets, Will Sommerville, as he tries to save the life of a mother and her unborn calf that is breached. The cow needs an emergency caesarean, showing how the job of a rural vet, really is, often a matter of life and death.

Chicken Husbandry

Chicken Husbandry
Ben Sellick is one of the vet practice's poultry specialist. He visits Adam down on the farm to give him some tips on chicken husbandry.

Suffolk Punch

Suffolk Punch
Angie Jones is part of the Practice's Equine Team. She gives Adam's Suffolk Punch horse the once-over.
There are only around 72 Suffolk Punch mares left in the country, and Adam is keen to breed from her. But at the age grand age of 17, is Victoria up to it?

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Adam Henson
Executive Producer William Lyons
Series Producer Joanna Brame

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