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26 
Dec 31, 1992
Farm vet Richard finds out how many of farmer Cliff's cows are pregnant, and fits nose rings to some of his bulls. Back at the rural practice, vet Steve treats a bunny with wonky teeth.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 15 episodes

Season 1
   
Episode 1,
First in a brand new series following the lives of rural vets as they treat all creatures great and small.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 2,
Vet Steve helps a kestrel with a damaged wing and hopes to eventually release her back to the wild; equine vet Sybil treats a pony with a locked leg - and a reputation for being naughty.
25m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 3,
Today at the small animal hospital in Fife, vet Adam deals with a life-saving emergency when a dog is hit by a train.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 4,
Farm vet Richard finds out how many of farmer Cliff's cows are pregnant, and fits nose rings to some of his bulls. Back at the rural practice, vet Steve treats a bunny with wonky teeth.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 5,
Today, a critically ill Miniature Donkey foal makes an emotional emergency case for equine vet Kerry; out on the farm, vet Richard creates an operating table from a forklift truck; and at the Small Animal Hospital senior vet Adam's job.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 6,
Today, Richard visits a long-standing client where business means everything from de-horning a cow to trimming a cow's overgrown hoof, rounded off with tea and scones made by the farmer's wife.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 7,
Farm vet Richard carries out a tracheotomy to save a calf's life at a Teesdale dairy farm. Small animal vet Steve is determined to help an abandoned elderly cat find a new home; and in Fife, vet Megan does some detective work on a coughing guinea pig.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 8,
Today, a Labrador gun dog is rushed to small animal vet Steve after being accidentally shot in the face; on his countryside rounds farm vet Richard's patient list includes some baby alpacas in need of microchipping and a herd of Belted Galloway cattle.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 9,
A new mum, with a young calf, collapses and farm vet Richard is called out to save her life. Back at the Teesdale practice, equine vet Sybil has some difficult news for a worried horse owner.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 10,
Today, vet Megan is on a mission in Fife to help re-home 80 commercial caged hens with local families.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 11,
Today, an emergency cow caesarean leads to a worrying case for farm vet Graham; small animal vet Ian performs a dangerous operation on a rescue dog with painful ears.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 12,
Today, small animal vet Adam decides his much loved Shetland Pony Hector needs a major operation to make him less aggressive; in Teesdale, farm vet Graham has double trouble when he discovers a cow is having difficulty giving birth to twins.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 13,
Today in Teesdale, equine vet Sybil battles with a highland cow in order treat some Fell ponies, while vet Steve turns dog competition judge at the local Bowes Agricultural Show.
26m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 14,
Today in Teesdale, a concussed tawny owl makes an unusual patient for vet Rosie. Equine vet Kerry heads off to treat a horse with a badly cut face.
24m Dec 31, 1992
   
Episode 15,
In Teesdale, Equine vet Sybil attempts a delicate operation to save a horses sight; farm vet Erika is called out to an emergency on a farm where a cow is having difficulty giving birth.
26m Dec 31, 1992
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