Borax (sodium tetraborate hexahydrate or sodium borate) is a naturally-occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen and water. It has been used as a remedy for over 4000 years. Most commercially-produced borax is mined from deposits produced by the repeated evaporation of seasonal lakes.
Area(s) of Interest: Beginning May 21, 2014, physicians who give medical examinations for the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) need to complete a federal accredited training and pass a certification test to continue to perform physical qualification examinations for truck and bus drivers.
To get certified by the board, you must hold a DVM in veterinary medical education, and prepare, write and submit three case reports related to animal nutrition. ACVN notes that the board certification written examination is issued over the course of two days and is offered once every year.