The Highland Vet

Senior veterinarian Ken suffers a broken arm after a cow kicks him, leaving him unable to treat a ram on his own. Meanwhile, an Icelandic sheep requires prompt removal of a rapidly growing horn that threatens to reach its eye.

The episode is part of a programme that tracks the routine and extraordinary duties of a senior veterinarian on a working farm. It offers a straightforward look at the hands‑on aspects of animal health, showing how even experienced vets can face sudden challenges while trying to keep livestock safe and healthy. In this instalment, senior vet Ken suffers a broken arm after a cow delivers a hard kick. The injury leaves him unable to perform his usual tasks, so he has to call in extra assistance to tend to a ram that requires treatment. The situation underscores how quickly a routine day can turn into a coordinated rescue effort. The ram's condition demands prompt attention, and with Ken's arm immobilised, colleagues step in to manage the procedure. Their collaboration ensures the animal receives the necessary care despite the setback, illustrating the teamwork that often underpins veterinary work on farms where every minute can matter. Meanwhile, an Icelandic sheep presents a separate dilemma: a rapidly growing horn is threatening to encroach on the animal's eye. The veterinary team must remove the horn swiftly to prevent damage, highlighting the precision and timing required in handling such specialised cases. This episode therefore weaves together two distinct but urgent animal‑health challenges.