Nearly 30 years of appraisal and litigation experience
Considered among the world's leading agricultural appraisal and expert witness firms, Daventry Appraisal Services has conducted agricultural, livestock, farm equipment, and equine appraisals throughout Canada, the United States, and internationally. We have appraised some of North America's most valuable Holstein, Angus, and Jersey cattle, as well as world-class jumper and dressage horses through Daventry Equine Appraisal Services, our specialized equine appraisal division. Daventry Appraisal Services is regularly retained as an independent appraiser, consultant, and expert witness in complex litigation matters in North America, Great Britain, Australia, Europe, and other regions around the world. We have been qualified as expert witnesses in both Canadian and U.S. courts and work closely with major insurance companies throughout North America on livestock mortality claims, fraud investigations, and complex valuation disputes. Our experience includes multi-million-dollar estate settlements, insurance claims, tax matters, and valuations involving large-scale hog, poultry, dairy, beef, and equine operations. In addition to appraisal and litigation consulting services, we also offer specialized private investigation services for animal-related matters.
Daventry Appraisal Services is widely recognized as the industry's premier appraisal firm for rare, obscure, and exotic animals. Our extensive experience includes the valuation of breeding and show dogs, breeding and show cats, animal actors for the film and television industry, and a wide range of exotic, game, endangered, and marine species. We have been retained by private zoos, aquariums, wildlife sanctuaries, conservation organizations, and private owners throughout the world to provide independent valuations for insurance claims, litigation, estate planning, charitable donations, tax matters, acquisitions, and other specialized appraisal assignments. Our expertise spans both terrestrial and aquatic species, making Daventry Appraisal Services one of the few appraisal firms with the knowledge and experience to accurately value animals.
Daventry Appraisal Services Ltd. is a family-owned and operated appraisal firm dedicated to providing professional, independent, and impartial valuation services. As full-time professional and credentialed appraisers, we dedicate our complete attention to serving the needs of our clients, ensuring responsive service and meticulous attention to detail throughout every assignment. All of our appraisal reports are prepared in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and meet the qualifications recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Our clients can rely on us for objective opinions of value backed by experience, integrity, and professionalism.
Daventry Appraisal Services prepares appraisal reports that are relied upon for legal, insurance, tax, estate, and financial matters throughout North America and internationally. Our reports are recognized for their thorough research, comprehensive analysis, and meticulous attention to detail. Combined with decades of hands-on experience, advanced appraisal credentials, and extensive expert witness experience, we provide clients with credible, well-supported valuations that withstand rigorous scrutiny in legal proceedings.
Nearly 30 years of appraisal and litigation experience
Retained worldwide as an appraiser, expert witness, and consultant
40 years of livestock ownership & breeding experience
USDA-APHIS livestock & animal appraiser
Over 10 years teaching Equine Studies at the university diploma level
Expert Witness training through Cardiff University School of Law
Speaker at the National Conference on Equine Law
Clients currently consist of 60% plaintiffs and 40% defendants
