‘Desperado poet’ shares his story, prose

Internationally known veterinarian, columnist and poet, Dr. Baxter Black, center, was a special guest at the Elmore County Cattlemen’s Association meeting Thursday. Photo by David D. Goodwin

The Elmore County Cattlemen Association got a visit from the “desperado poet,” Dr. Baxter Black, thanks to one lucky member.

Joe Womble, who runs a cattle ranch in the Holtville/Slapout area, won a contest with the Sweetlix livestock supplement. His prize was a visit from the internationally known veterinarian, columnist and “desperado poet.”