2023 REMEMBERING: WELL KNOWN CALHOUN VETERINARIAN JOE CAIN SERVED REGION 60 YEARS

(08/07/2025)

2023 - Dr. Joe Cain, a well-recognized name in the Calhoun community has provided veterinary help to farmers and pet lovers for over 60 years, has died at 93. He recalls asking his father about a man working on one of the horses and was told there were no vets in the area. He told his dad there would be someday and it would be him. A graduate of Calhoun County High School, he served in the army during the Korean Conflict. He completed his education at Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine after completing a degree in agriculture at WVU. His first office was in a small building behind his home. He made farm calls in the surrounding counties, traveling up to 70,000 miles a year. He said he always enjoyed the people and always felt welcomed. Joe has also served on many community committees. While providing veterinary services to eight counties, Joe also maintained a herd of Hereford cattle. See ...   CAIN'S OLD-TIME CATTLE DRIVE RECALLS EARLIER TIMES> And ...  DR. JOERECEIVES CENTURY FARM AWARD - Man Of The Land

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