Topics in this Institute Report include: Message from the Director [James A. Baker]; Financial Support; Research Work In Progress; In Memoriam [Richard King Mellon]; Promotion Announced [Max J. G. Appel]; In Appreciation; In Memoriam; Virus Research Institute Staff; Special Laboratories; General Laboratories; Acknowledgements: In Memoriam, Individuals, Veterinarians, Veterinary Associations, Foundations and Trusts, Companies, Hunts and Clubs; Publications from the Veterinary Virus Research Institute.