Topics in this Institute Report include: Message from the Director [James A. Baker]; Work in Cornell Research Laboratory for Diseases of Dogs; Work in Microbiology Laboratories; In Appreciation; Staff Activities; The John M. Olin Professorship (Leland E. Carmichael); Publications of the Veterinary Virus Research Institute; Virus Research Institute Staff: General Institute Staff, Microbiology Laboratory Staff, Cooperating Staff, Cornell Research Laboratory for Diseases of Dogs Staff, Cooperating Staff; Acknowledgements: Individuals, Veterinarians, Veterinary Associations, Companies, Hunts and Clubs; Contributors to the Cattle Disease Research Fund: Farm Cooperatives, Agricultural Businesses, New York State Banks, Cattle Dealers and Auction Markets, Individuals.