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Discuss Equine Influenza At Grayson Fdn. Meeting Report Progress for Vaccine to Prevent Virus; Re-Elect Officers SARATOGA, Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Aug. 22. The annual meeting of the Grayson Foundation, racings research organization for the study of thoroughbred illness, was held Saturday morning at the track, with officers and directors re-electedand additions made to the advisory board. Much of the discussion at the meeting and at the annual dinner held that evening concerned equine influenza, better known as "the cough." This has been a major problem at Saratoga this year and annually takes it toll of young horses, throwing them out of training for periods of a few days to weeks. The foundation has set up a project at the University of Maryland, which reported significant progress in the search for a vaccine with which to prevent the virus, and Dr. B. J. Erringtoh, of California, the new member of the advisory board, asked that all trainers keep constant tab on temperatures in their barns. "A rising fever is the earliest indication of the disease," said Dr. Errington, "and if found early enough, anti-biotics are often effective in breaking it up promptly. If allowed to get started, there is nothing we have found as yet, except to let it run its course. Trainers can often save themselves much trouble by a methodical and regular check of temperatures." The meeting returned William duPont to the presidency, Doctors R. E. Shope and A. L. Brueckner to vice-presidencies, and Edward L. Kilroe to secretary-treasurer. Dr. Shope is also chairman of the medical advisory board. Paul Mellon was added to the directorate. Mr. duPont -presented an illuminated scroll of appreciation to Walter M. Jeffords in tribute to his work as president in the past. Others present at the meeting included C. E. Mather, Nelson I. Asiel, Howell E. Jackson, John C. Clark, Carleton P. Burke, Cyrus P. Jullien, Clarkson Beard, Edward B. Benjamin and Sidney Davidson.
