The Yorkshire Vet star performs emergency surgery to save calf hours after birth

The Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright was thrown into the deep end as he dealt with a challenging emergency situation.

TheChannel 5favourite made its comeback to our television screens for a fresh episode on Tuesday (September 30) evening, with local vets Julian Norton, Matt Smith, and Shona Searson offering a glimpse into their hectic schedules.

As usual, the professionals provided essential treatment to creatures across Huddersfield and Cannon Hall Farm, but it was Peter who found himself in a precarious predicament.

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The pressure was mounting for the 68-year-old as he raced to treat a newborn calf that had sustained a severe gash.

The youngster was merely hours old and due to its wounds was battling to nurse from its mother, reports Yorkshire Live. With the baby more at risk than ever, Peter was compelled to work swiftly.

Examining the injury, Peter confessed: "It's quite a nasty wound, its full skin thickness and it's down to the bone. The problem with wounds like this is they are often contaminated and this wound is no exception."

The seriousness of the circumstances kept Peter alert as he strived to guarantee the calf got the treatment it required.

The veterinarian didn't hesitate in caring for the wounded creature as he cleansed the injury, administered fresh sutures and wrapped it with a dressing.

After several gruelling hours, the calf was eventually recovering and a delighted Peter went on to say: "It's nice to see the baby back with her mother. I think once we get out of the way, they will settle and bond much quickly.

"That will mean having a bit of milk, which is very important. It's important that it happens within the first few hours of life."

Speaking to the camera, Peter added: "I do know this calf is going to be well looked after. I can see the farmer has a lovely sense of humour and there is a lot of care there."

Elsewhere in the programme, Shona was back in action as she performs cutting-edge laser surgery on a pony.

This state-of-the-art procedure showcased the groundbreaking methods employed in veterinary medicine today and demonstrated how technology can help animals recover more efficiently.

Meanwhile Julian Norton encountered a massive, formidable Belgian hare, and Matt Smith operated on an elderly spaniel to resolve an uncomfortable and embarrassing problem with her rear end.

You can catch up on The Yorkshire Vet on Channel 5