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0:00:03 > 0:00:05- From elderly patients...
0:00:06 > 0:00:08- ..to those newly born.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12- From the domestic...
0:00:12 > 0:00:15- ..to farm animals.
0:00:15 > 0:00:17- She's about six weeks gone.
0:00:17 > 0:00:18- The usual clients.
0:00:19 > 0:00:20- Well done, puss!
0:00:21 > 0:00:22- And the unexpected.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- These are the creatures Wern - Veterinary Surgeons have to treat.
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- The nurses call him Grumpy.
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- Who knows what they will face - when they go to work in the morning.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40- The dog injured its leg yesterday - jumping out of the pick-up.
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- They turn their hand to the old - techniques as well as the new.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- The work of a vet is never dull.
0:00:48 > 0:00:54- If I leave him, the intestines will - go through the hole and strangulate.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57- We'll operate on him - and repair the hole.
0:00:57 > 0:00:59- Good morning, Wern Vets.
0:01:00 > 0:01:02- Wern Veterinary Surgeons - have six sites.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- They treat all kinds of animals - across North East Wales.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- In this series, we'll experience - the ups and downs of the Wern vets.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- And we'll have a close look - at the life of a vet.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- Another happy customer.
0:01:30 > 0:01:34- Manorafon Farm Park is located - at a beauty spot...
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- ..next to Gwrych Castle - near Abergele.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- In addition, to managing - a caravan site...
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- ..the owners also keep - all kinds of animals.
0:01:43 > 0:01:49- They are a popular attraction for - local children and holidaymakers.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- John, the vet, - has been called here today...
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- ..to look at a rare breed of pig, - the Oxford Sandy and Black...
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- ..because two of the sows - are unwell.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02- The owners are worried about them.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- Here in North Wales, - there aren't many pigs.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07- I only know of one large pig farm.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09- They're quite rare here.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- This is Ginger. She's recently - given birth to piglets.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- She is having problems - with her teats.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- There's not much - we can do for that...
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- ..apart from wash it - and keep it clean.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- Yes, that's what we've been doing.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29- Ginger has a sore on her teat.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- The piglets may have bitten her. - They've torn her teat.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- It will heal with time.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- John will now examine Sandy, - the pregnant sow.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- Poor Sandy is nowhere near - the end of her pregnancy.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- But she is already having problems - with her weight.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- PIG SNORTS
0:02:50 > 0:02:55- I've seen Sandy in the field - in the sty. She's in pig.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57- She finds it difficult to walk.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11- PIG SNORTS
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- She's not very happy, is she?
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- She has arthritis - in both her elbows.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- It's worse because it's in both - joints, one each side.
0:03:22 > 0:03:27- Many pigs get arthritis in their - joints, the elbows and knees.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- It's a common complaint.
0:03:29 > 0:03:34- She isn't very old. - She's had one previous litter.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- This is her piglet, born last year.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- John has decided to give Sandy - a painkilling jab...
0:03:42 > 0:03:47- ..and some antibiotics to see if - that will settle things a little.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- I'm worried that she will - put on more weight...
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- ..as the piglets get larger - and she won't be able to get up.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- We'll see if she's better - after the painkillers.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- Oh dear! Does it hurt?
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- Dyddgu has received - an unexpected call-out...
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- ..although she is very familiar - with this task.
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- She is calling at the Rhug Estate - in Corwen, Denbighshire...
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- ..to assist the farm's butcher - with his latest meat export.
0:04:30 > 0:04:35- Rhug farms high quality organic meat - and sells it all over the world.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- It's important that - they follow the strict rules...
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- ..related to exporting meat - and that's why Dyddgu is here.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- They need export certificates...
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- ..to send meat produce - to countries not in the EU.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- Today, we have produce - going to Hong Kong.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04- The produce consists of - beef, lamb and bacon.
0:05:05 > 0:05:10- Dealing with meat is not something - you would connect with vets.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- But only a qualified vet - can undertake this work...
0:05:14 > 0:05:18- ..of certificating the provenance - of the meat that will leave Rhug...
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- ..for the grandest restaurants - of Hong Kong.
0:05:21 > 0:05:27- All this is going to some - very high-class restaurants.
0:05:27 > 0:05:33- What they require varies from week - to week depending on their menu.
0:05:33 > 0:05:39- This week, from what I can see, - they're getting quite a lot of beef.
0:05:39 > 0:05:45- Next week, they may not need any - beef, but they'll want lamb...
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- ..and lots of pork, - and maybe some duck.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- Glamorous for the TV!
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- Dyddgu has to check - every box of meat...
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- ..and guarantee - the cuts of meat and confirm...
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- ..that they have come - from the Rhug Estate.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- This work is quite complex - and pressured...
0:06:07 > 0:06:11- ..because you have to make sure that - you meet all the requirements...
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- ..and that you're completely happy.
0:06:14 > 0:06:20- If they couldn't prove to me - that a certain batch of meat...
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- ..had been - through the system properly...
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- ..I could refuse - to let it go.
0:06:26 > 0:06:28- But it's never come to that.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- Dyddgu examines each box carefully.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- She studies every piece - of meat individually...
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- ..to see if the description of the - label corresponds to the contents.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- She also has to check - the date of packing.
0:06:43 > 0:06:44- That's okay.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48- He closes every box - after I've examined it.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- Dyddgu or one of the other vets - from the practice...
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- ..with the appropriate - qualifications...
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- ..has to come here - at least once a week...
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- ..or more often if the Rhug - has more export orders than usual.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- If there's something wrong, - I'm the one responsible.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- What's this shipment worth, Barry?
0:07:13 > 0:07:15- This one's worth about 2,000.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18- So that would be 2,000 - down the drain.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- Dyddgu's training as a vet, - her knowledge of diseases...
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- ..carried by animals means - that she is the ideal person...
0:07:30 > 0:07:32- ..to undertake this work.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- It's not the sort of work that - people associate with vets.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- Lots of people ask me - why I have to do this work.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- The truth is...
0:07:43 > 0:07:48- ..only vets with - the right background...
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- ..can undertake this work.
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- I have had to go on extra - courses to be able to do this.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- There are official veterinarians - who can do this work too.
0:07:58 > 0:08:02- But there aren't many of those - in rural areas such as this.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- Places like this depend - on practices like ours...
0:08:07 > 0:08:12- ..to have appropriately qualified - people who can undertake this work.
0:08:22 > 0:08:26- At the Bala surgery, vet Erica - has a very unhappy patient.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- This is Chutney, the cat.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32- Well done! Well done, puss.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- Erica has decided that Chutney - needs an operation to drain...
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- ..the painful growth in his cheek.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- It hurts, doesn't it, Chutney?
0:08:46 > 0:08:51- More often than not a cat develops - an abscess after a fight.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57- He's a bit of a hard man, I think!
0:08:58 > 0:09:03- Before starting the treatment, Erica - has sedated the cat with a jab.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- We're just going to shave - the fur around the abscess.
0:09:07 > 0:09:12- It's important that the vet shaves - off the fur before treatment...
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- ..to prevent any infection - getting into the wound.
0:09:17 > 0:09:18- SHAVING SOUND
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- I don't want to clip his whiskers...
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- ..because they allow cats - to sense things.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- This is a good practice for you, - Catrin.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- If we don't drain this now, - the pus will harden...
0:10:00 > 0:10:06- ..and the lump will become - very painful.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- Erica is not going - to stitch the wound...
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- ..so that any infection can drain - naturally from the cheek.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18- It's a lot better now.
0:10:19 > 0:10:20- Well done, Chutney!
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- There we go. All done.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- Time to go to bed. Good boy!
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- Shirley puts a collar - around the cat's neck...
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- ..in case he tries to scratch - the wound when he wakes up.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- If Chutney looked unhappy before, - his face is a picture now.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- He has to put up with the collar.
0:10:46 > 0:10:50- Near Ruthin, Dyfrig has been called - to see a horse called Sam.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- He is having a very painful - operation today.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- I've come here today - to castrate him.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- The word you use for it, - depends on where you live.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- A colt is difficult to manage.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- You can't turn them out - into a field with mares.
0:11:10 > 0:11:15- They can also be dangerous.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- If the horse isn't going - to be used as a stallion...
0:11:19 > 0:11:22- ..it's better to castrate them.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- It makes them much more placid.
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- They can become nice riding horses - or can be put to other uses.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37- At this time of year, we're very - busy with castrations.
0:11:37 > 0:11:38- We try to do them...
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- ..before the insects arrive - because they carry infections.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- They irritate the horses too because - they are attracted to the blood.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- It's quite a crude procedure.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- We get hold of his testicles - and cut them out.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- We leave the wound to heal - in its own time.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- Dyfrig is looking a little pained.
0:12:02 > 0:12:07- He cannot understand why the horse - has woken up from the anaesthetic.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- Oh! He's on his feet. - It's a relief for everyone.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- Dyfrig had every faith in Sam.
0:12:15 > 0:12:20- He is an old hand at this operation, - even if it's not a welcome one.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- I've done hundreds of these.
0:12:22 > 0:12:28- I think the colts see me coming - and think "oh no, here he is again!"
0:12:29 > 0:12:31- HORSE WHINNIES
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0:12:38 > 0:12:41- Meirioneth County Show - is held annually.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43- This year it's in Corwen.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- There are many events taking place - here and there's plenty to see.
0:12:48 > 0:12:53- It's a popular attraction for - families, traders and farmers.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- The livestock competitions - and horses and ponies...
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- ..attract many visitors.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- Dyddgu is among the crowds - at the show.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- But she's here to work not to relax.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- Her main duty, - as the show's official vet...
0:13:07 > 0:13:12- ..is to make sure that the animals - are healthy enough to compete...
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- ..and that they're kept - in suitable pens.
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- I'm here specifically to make sure - that the animals are looked after.
0:13:20 > 0:13:25- It's an official role to make sure - that there is somebody here...
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- ..in case of an emergency.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- COW MOOS
0:13:34 > 0:13:38- It's quite a sociable job.
0:13:38 > 0:13:43- It's an enjoyable job - for the local vet.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47- We get to see our clients' animals - at their best.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- The animals look wonderful.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- It's lovely to see our clients - winning prizes...
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- ..after all their hard work - through the year.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- Hey, Joseff, - come and see the chickens!
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- Another member of staff - is at the show today.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- Eleri is currently - on maternity leave.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- She's here with her children, - Joseff and Llewelyn...
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- ..and Ifan, her partner's son.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- It was a bit strange being off work - for four months.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20- I'd got into a routine.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- I've been so busy with the babies, - the time has flown.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- I'll be back at work - before I know it.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- Can I come?
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- Show Mam how to drive a lorry.
0:14:34 > 0:14:35- Wow!
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- My eldest, Jos, - will be two in October.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- He's quite a character.
0:14:42 > 0:14:43- Did you have a cake?
0:14:43 > 0:14:44- Did you have a cake?- - Yes.
0:14:45 > 0:14:45- Was it nice?
0:14:45 > 0:14:46- Was it nice?- - Yes.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49- And a drink.
0:14:50 > 0:14:51- Was the drink nice too?
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- He's talking nineteen - to the dozen now.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56- He really loves all the animals.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- Holding chickens is his thing at the - moment. He brings them to the house.
0:15:02 > 0:15:03- Oi, Seren, behave!
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- It isn't just a leisure day - for Eleri and the children today.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- They've brought their horses - to compete.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- That one is Seren. - She's a yearling pony.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17- We also have a pony and foal - called Sbri.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21- She was reserve champion today, - so that was nice.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- It's always nice to do well - at the county show, on home turf.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- I wouldn't want people to think - our animals were no good.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- In addition to being responsible - for the animals at the show...
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- ..Dyddgu is also manning the - practice's stall on the field.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- Refreshments are available - and people can call by...
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- ..for a cuppa and chat to the vets - about their work.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- Eleri is usually - the official vet...
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- ..as she has exhibited here - many times.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- But she has handed the reins - over to Dyddgu this year.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- I think that Shetland pony - had some fun earlier.
0:16:03 > 0:16:05- They caught him.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09- It wouldn't have done - my street cred any good.
0:16:09 > 0:16:10- Do you want to see the baby?
0:16:11 > 0:16:12- How is he?
0:16:12 > 0:16:13- How is he?- - He's fine.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15- Is it too hot for you?
0:16:15 > 0:16:17- Is it too hot for you?- - We won't stay long. It's boiling!
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- It's become very hot and humid.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24- It's a successful, - but tiring day at the show.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- It's time to go home.
0:16:29 > 0:16:33- At Bontuchel near Ruthin, - there has been a lot of excitement.
0:16:36 > 0:16:41- Zeta, the black Labrador has given - birth to a litter of puppies.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- It was lunchtime, - a week last Sunday...
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- ..and she seemed to be - a little uncomfortable.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- Then at about 4.30 or 5.00pm, - the first pup was born.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- PUPPY CRIES
0:17:00 > 0:17:05- She'd produced five pups by 7.30pm.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10- After giving birth to the first - five pups fairly easily...
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- ..Zeta got into difficulties.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- Her owners, Ifor and Mari decided - to call the vet.
0:17:16 > 0:17:22- At about 9.00pm, we spoke to the vet - and we took her to the surgery.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- They had to perform a caesarean - because one pup had died...
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- ..but another five were born alive, - so we have a litter of ten.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- Everything has gone well since then.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- Ifor and Mari have been - in the business...
0:17:46 > 0:17:49- ..of breeding and selling - dogs for many years.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52- They have three pairs of breeding - dogs - black, yellow and red.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- We've been doing this - for almost 25 years.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- We bought a Labrador for cash...
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- ..she had pups - and the rest is history.
0:18:06 > 0:18:11- We're doing a lot with the red ones, - the fox red Labradors.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14- We think the world of them.
0:18:14 > 0:18:18- There aren't many of them around...
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- ..but they're becoming more common.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- They're easy to deal with.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- Sometimes, the owners have to help - the mother to feed her young.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- When the mother is too tired...
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- ..or not fully recovered - from a difficult birth.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- Because she had an operation, - her milk hasn't come in very well.
0:18:40 > 0:18:46- We give the pups a bit extra - four or five times a day...
0:18:46 > 0:18:48- ..to keep them going.
0:18:53 > 0:18:58- So that Zeta can get her strength - back and produce more milk...
0:18:58 > 0:19:03- ..she has to have lots of nutritious - food as often as possible.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- Zeta is fed five times a day.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- She has fresh chicken and dog food.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- She has a better life than I do!
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- Because these dogs are clever - and docile.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- They are suitable as pets - and working dogs.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- People come from near and far - to buy Labradors from Bontuchel.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- After a hard day's work...
0:19:30 > 0:19:34- ..the Wern's staff have got together - at a restaurant in Ruthin...
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- ..to say goodbye - to two members of staff.
0:19:39 > 0:19:44- The motto of the vet is to work hard - and play hard, especially Dyfrig.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- This is both a sad - and a happy occasion.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- Kate is leaving us. - She's going travelling.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- We'll be sorry to see her go.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- Nel is leaving to have a baby.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59- That's a happy occasion.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03- Two of the girls are getting married - this weekend too.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- We're having a bit of a party.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- We don't often have an occasion - to get everyone together.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- But it's nice to have a party...
0:20:14 > 0:20:18- ..and see everyone together - outside work.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21- One of those leaving today is Nel...
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- ..but only temporarily, - on maternity leave.
0:20:24 > 0:20:28- Although the party is tonight, - Nel finished work a week ago.
0:20:28 > 0:20:32- But that wasn't her intention.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- Four days ago, - I started having contractions...
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- I had to go to hospital - and stop work.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- It will be any day now.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- I'm not sure if any of the vets - fancy delivering a baby?!
0:20:45 > 0:20:49- But in spite of the vets' party, - animals are still falling ill.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- Someone has to be on call. - Dyddgu is the unlucky one tonight.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- I'm on call for farm animals - and horses tonight.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- But, don't worry, I have a change - of clothes in the car.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- I'm not going to birth a calf - dressed like this.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- I have my phone. - Who knows what will happen?
0:21:10 > 0:21:15- Tonight, the phone in the surgery...
0:21:15 > 0:21:18- ..is diverted to Carys' home phone.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- She is the secretary in Bala.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- She then phones whichever vet - is on call in the area.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- There are three of us on call - in the area, one in Abergele...
0:21:29 > 0:21:31- ..and one in Llanrwst.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- Most of the overnight calls - are quite mundane.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- But occasionally, - there is an unusual call.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- What's the oddest call - you've ever had?
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- A horse that was stuck - in a swimming pool.
0:21:44 > 0:21:49- It was a Welsh pony, Section A.
0:21:49 > 0:21:53- The pool was quite deep - and they couldn't get him out.
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- They'd tried to make some steps - with bales, but it didn't work.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- They rang and asked for advice - over the phone.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- They thought they could winch him - out by his tail.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- I said that I would come out - and sedate him.
0:22:11 > 0:22:15- I was up to my waist in water - in order to sedate him.
0:22:16 > 0:22:21- Then the fire service put a hoist - on him and lifted him out.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- That was very unusual.
0:22:25 > 0:22:29- None of the farriers who work with - us have ever had a call like that.
0:22:29 > 0:22:34- I feel quite special that it was me - that got that call.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38- There have been no calls so far.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- Dyddgu hopes she'll at least - be able to finish her supper.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- A few weeks ago, John saw Sandy...
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- ..the pregnant sow - with walking difficulties.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55- Sandy has now given birth - to her piglets.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- She's back on her feet - and getting better every day.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- The piglets have settled well...
0:23:02 > 0:23:06- ..and visitors to the farm are - delighted with the new piglets.
0:23:07 > 0:23:08- Next time...
0:23:08 > 0:23:14- ..Gwyn is in the laboratory storing - the calves of the future.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18- The embryo is in the straw. - The small column in the middle.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20- I just drop it into the freezer.
0:23:20 > 0:23:25- You know what they say about working - with children and animals?
0:23:25 > 0:23:27- Eleri has to juggle both.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30- Being a mother is harder - than being a vet...
0:23:30 > 0:23:33- ..because the pressure is constant.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37- But she doesn't have much luck - in controlling...
0:23:37 > 0:23:40- ..this mischievous little kitten.
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