Over 25 years of experience in appraising and litigation
Considered one of the world's leading agricultural appraisers & expert witness, Daventry Appraisal Services has traveled throughout the United States and Canada conducting equine, farm equipment, livestock, and animal appraisals. We have appraised some of the most well-known Holstein, Angus & Jersey cattle in North America and have also appraised some of the top jumper and dressage horses globally through Daventry Equine Appraisal Services, a division of Daventry Appraisal Services. We have been hired globally as an appraiser and consultant on many litigation cases. We are qualified as an expert in court proceedings in both Canada and the United States, work closely with several of the major insurance companies in both the U.S. and Canada on livestock death-claim reimbursements and fraud investigation, have completed appraisals for multi-million dollar estate and insurance settlements, tax audits, divorce disputes, and have performed appraisals for multi-million dollar hog, poultry, dairy and beef operations. Private investigation services are also available.
Daventry Appraisal Services is also known in the industry as the go-to appraiser for obscure and exotic animals. We have extensive experience appraising breeding/show dogs, breeding/show cats, animal actors for film & television, as well as game, exotic, and endangered animals (both land and marine) for various private zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, and non-profit organizations throughout North America.
Daventry appraisals are considered qualified for legal purposes internationally and are known for their thoroughness and attention to detail. We are also considered a qualified appraiser by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and our appraisals comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Combined with our background and credentials in the equine industry, Daventry appraisals and expertise provide a valuable asset in the courtroom!
Over 25 years of experience in appraising and litigation
Hired globally as an expert witness, appraiser, and consultant
30 years of livestock ownership & breeding experience
USDA-APHIS livestock & animal appraiser
University of Guelph Equine Studies Diploma instructor
Cardiff University School of Law expert witness training
Clients currently consist of 60% plaintiffs and 40% defendants
