Chlorophyll Breaks Down. But in the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process. The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the yellow to orange colors become visible and give the leaves part of their fall splendor. At the same time other chemical changes may occur, which form additional colors through the development of red anthocyanin pigments.
Wages vary by the type of practice. Veterinarians who specialize in treating horses have the lowest starting wage. On average, they earn $2,290/month. Those who specialize in treating small animals, such as dogs and cats, start at an average of $2,580/month.
The median annual wage for veterinarians was $88,770 in May 2016. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $52,470, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $161,070. In May 2016, the median annual wages for veterinarians in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: