From right, Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue meets with FY 2017 Presidential Rank Award recipient Dr. Cyril G. Gay at the USDA headquarters in Washington, on Feb. 20, 2018. Dr. Gay, has led the USDA-Agricultural Research Services (ARS) Animal Health National Program for 15 years, received the Meritorious Professional award in part for his international recognition as a leading authority in vaccinology and biodefense research.

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