Considered one of the world's leading animal appraisers & expert witness, Daventry Appraisal Services is known in the industry as the go-to appraiser for zoo animals. Tracy is a U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) livestock appraiser for bison, buffalo, beefalo, deer, elk, caribou, reindeer, emus, and zoo animals. We also have extensive experience appraising game, exotic, and endangered animals (both land and marine) for various private zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, and non-profit organizations throughout North America.
Daventry Appraisal Services has also traveled throughout the United States and Canada, conducting equine, farm equipment, and livestock 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 in Europe 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 appraisals are considered certified 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 are Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compliant. We have been appraising for over two decades and have helped our clients win millions in litigation judgments and settlements. Combined with our background and credentials in the agricultural industry, our appraisals and expertise provide a valuable asset in the courtroom!
