Ministers have been urged to deliver legislation that âproperly supportsâ the veterinary sector after a packed legislative programme failed to address the issue.
Senior officials have urged ministers to move swiftly to reform the Veterinary Surgeons Act following Labourâs landslide general election victory on 4 July.
Dozens of clinicians have signed an open letter published by the Progressive Veterinary Association calling for vets and nurses to be given a vote on the âmomentousâ proposals.
Leading veterinary charity has also urged clinicians affected by the process to reach out to them, though they stress current levels of service demand are largely stable.
Issue back in focus after four horses euthanised during a recent race meeting in Devon and consultation indicates significant support for a ban on greyhound racing in Scotland.
The RCVS said the programme has been in development for some time in response to professional feedback, as campaigners prepared to stage their latest protest demanding change.
New study warns of need for fresh measures, including legislative reform, after analysis of data shows an increase in part of the UK of 55% in eight years.
Officials are planning to register their first cohort of veterinary degree students this autumn as they aim to help tackle key problems in the Scottish sector.
National Equine Welfare Council found one in 20 of respondents were considering having their horse euthanised within the next 12 months because of increased costs.
Farmersâ Union of Wales voices concerns about higher costs and weaker working relationships with the current state of the sector in a submission to an ongoing parliamentary inquiry.