Topics in this Institute Report include: The Institute Report; Virus Research Institute Staff; Microbiology Laboratory Staff; Cornell Research Laboratory for Diseases of Dogs Staff; History of the Institute 1950-1960: Buildings, Facilities, Establishment of Disease-free Colonies of Animals, Purposes of the Institute, Accomplishments of the Institute, Research for the Control of Diseases in Dogs, Research for the Control of Diseases in Cattle, Research for the Control of Diseases in Swine; Miscellaneous Studies, Research and Work for More Effective Vaccines, Teaching and Training, Future Development of the Institute; Publications of the Veterinary Virus Research Institute; Acknowledgements: Individuals, Veterinarians, Veterinary Associations, Companies, Hunts and Clubs.