Topics in this Institute Report include: Report of the Director [James A. Baker]: Facilities, Puppy Losses, Distemper, Genetics of Antibody Production, Hip Dysplasia; Virus Research Institute Staff: General Institute Staff; Cornell Research Laboratory for Diseases of Dogs Staff, Microbiology Laboratory Staff, Cooperating Staff; Publications from the Veterinary Virus Research Institute; In Appreciation; Acknowledgements: In Memoriam, Individuals, Veterinarians, Veterinary Associations, Companies, Hunts and Clubs.