How a veterinarian manages health check-ups for wild horses in the Yukon wilderness.
In short: Dr. Michelle Oakley performs a cowboy-style roundup to provide essential medical care for rambunctious wild horses. This look at her work highlights the unique challenges of being the only all-species veterinarian across hundreds of miles of remote northern terrain.
Dr. Michelle Oakley operates as the sole veterinarian for a vast range of species throughout the Yukon. Her daily responsibilities involve navigating frozen landscapes and managing diverse animals, ranging from bison and ibex to bears and lynx.
In this specific operation, Dr. Oakley works alongside Doug and Hughie to corral wild horses. The process requires a hands-on, cowboy-style approach to ensure the animals receive necessary health assessments while remaining safe.
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