The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) installed officers for 2006 on Dec. 6 during its annual convention in Seattle, Wash. New president is Thomas D. Brokken, DVM, of Cooper City, Fla. President elect is Doug Corey, DVM, of Adams, Ore.; vice president is Eleanor Green, DVM, of Gainesville, Fla.; and treasurer is Reynolds Cowles, DVM, Dipl. ACVM, ABVP, of Free Union, Va.

Brokken has devoted his veterinary career to the care of the Thoroughbred. Since 1990 he has been president of Tiegland, Franklin & Brokken, DVMs, a nine-veterinarian equine medicine and surgery practice dedicated exclusively to Thoroughbred racehorses. Brokken began working with the practice in 1970 following completion of an internship in equine medicine and surgery at the University of Saskatchewan.

He has served on numerous AAEP committees and taskforces since first joining the association in 1969. He also works as a veterinary spokesperson for the AAEP’s On Call program and is a frequent contributor to the annual convention. He served on the AAEP Board of Directors from 1985-1990.

Brokken’s involvement in the horse industry extends to his work with the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium and his role on the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s Advisory Committee to the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a former member of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation’s Research Advisory Committee