Daventry Appraisal Services

Daventry Appraisal Services Considered one of the world's leading agricultural appraisers & expert witness Private Investigation services are also available.

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, 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 throug

h 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. 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 all of 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 provides a valuable asset in the courtroom! We can assist with providing a fair and impartial value for almost all agricultural related matters:

Insurance policies and claims
Purchases, sales and syndications
Animal injuries and deaths
Expert witness testimony
Divorce and estate settlements
Tax audits and inquiries
Donations
Fraud
Bank Collateral
Contract disputes
Litigation and consultant services

Thanks to Alberta Bits Magazine for asking appraiser Tracy Dopko to contribute to an article regarding a day in the life...
10/06/2025

Thanks to Alberta Bits Magazine for asking appraiser Tracy Dopko to contribute to an article regarding a day in the life of a horse show steward.

10/04/2025

A legal challenge to a USDA mandate requiring electronic identification tags for certain beef cattle, bison and dairy cows moving across state lines will continue after a federal judge on Sept. 30 denied a USDA motion to dismiss the case brought on behalf of cattle producers.

We recently purchased a new trailer and spent a total of $60 on decals. The caution sign was purchased from Etsy for $50...
10/02/2025

We recently purchased a new trailer and spent a total of $60 on decals. The caution sign was purchased from Etsy for $50, and the reflective tape was purchased on Amazon for $10. This small purchase goes a long way in keeping both horses and humans safe on the road. Check out this great article for more tips on trailer maintenance & safety. https://esc.rutgers.edu/fact_sheet/horse-trailer-maintenance-and-trailering-safety-2

We are excited to announce that appraiser Tracy Dopko has been voted in as Chair of the Personal Property Resource Panel...
09/29/2025

We are excited to announce that appraiser Tracy Dopko has been voted in as Chair of the Personal Property Resource Panel for The Appraisal Foundation, a prestigious organization that sets the U.S. congressionally authorized standards and qualifications for appraisers. Tracy is the first Canadian and first animal appraiser to sit on the panel, and she is honored to accept the position of Chair for 2026.

LET'S DISCUSS FAIR MARKET VALUE IN CANADA The definition most commonly used in Canada is, "The highest price, expressed ...
09/27/2025

LET'S DISCUSS FAIR MARKET VALUE IN CANADA

The definition most commonly used in Canada is, "The highest price, expressed in terms of money, that the property would bring in an open and unrestricted market, between a willing buyer and a willing seller who are both knowledgeable, informed, and prudent, and who are acting independently of each other."

It's important to note that "highest price” means the highest price consistently achieved, not the record price obtained under exceptional circumstances; the appropriate market is the most active market where the object is most commonly sold; and “willing” means that neither the buyer nor the seller is under any compulsion to buy or sell. In other words, the Fair Market Value reflects the highest price at which an object might reasonably be expected to change hands in the normal course of business, in the usual market for that object, as supported in a consistent pattern of sales.

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a great time officiating at the FEI 3* Canada Cup and Canadian National Vaulting Championships...
09/15/2025

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a great time officiating at the FEI 3* Canada Cup and Canadian National Vaulting Championships at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, British Columbia. Great weather and a super show staff helped the competition run smoothly.

08/29/2025

There is evidence of an increase in heifer retention with improved drought conditions across much of the central Plains and summer video auctions reporting a smaller percentage of heifer calves.

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a great time officiating at the Sparkle & Spur Dressage Show in Edmonton, Alberta over the wee...
08/26/2025

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a great time officiating at the Sparkle & Spur Dressage Show in Edmonton, Alberta over the weekend.

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a fabulous time stewarding the Saskatchewan Provincial Dressage Championships this past weeken...
08/18/2025

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a fabulous time stewarding the Saskatchewan Provincial Dressage Championships this past weekend. We lucked out with some great weather. The addition of a kidney stone 24 hours before the start of the show made for an exciting weekend!

08/08/2025

USPAP Simplified
Did you know USPAP stands for the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice?

Each week this month, we’ll break down a key USPAP term or concept to help you stay sharp.

USPAP sets the standards for ethical performance and competent appraisal practice.

Appraisers must comply with USPAP when required by law, regulation, or agreement with the client.
USPAP covers all areas of appraisal practice: real property, personal property, business valuation, and mass appraisal.

Appraiser Tracy Dopko enjoyed her time at the Varenna Equestrian Picco Horse Show in Alberta and was honoured to judge t...
07/28/2025

Appraiser Tracy Dopko enjoyed her time at the Varenna Equestrian Picco Horse Show in Alberta and was honoured to judge the $15,000 Michael Fiorino Professional Corporation Grand Prix.

07/15/2025

The ruling, which is currently under appeal, allows a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress to proceed in a case where the pet was struck and killed by a car

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