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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

12/24/2024

12/10/2024

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a great time judging the Hope Haven Fall Invitational, which is a horse show designed specifically for equestrians with disabilities and Special Olympics equestrian athletes in Canada. Congratulations to all of the competitors!

11/25/2024

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a great time stewarding the FEI2* vaulting competition in Rancho Murieta, California this weekend. The Canadian Maple trees were gorgeous! Tracy also finished her last requirement to move up to a FEI Level 2 steward.

11/19/2024

Our appraisal practice has us on a large number of movie sets. While the atmosphere is interesting, it is important to remember that not everything you see on television is real.

We love a good series as much as the next person—especially one as dramatic as Yellowstone! But let’s set the record straight about one scene that made us yell “NEIGH-way!” at the screen.

In a recent episode, a horse was given an injection of Banamine (a common anti-inflammatory drug) *in the muscle*. While it might look cool and cowboy-chic on TV, here’s the deal: 🆃🅷🅸🆂 🅸🆂 🅳🅰🅽🅶🅴🆁🅾🆄🆂🅻🆈 🅸🅽🅲🅾🆁🆁🅴🅲🆃 in real life and could land your horse in serious trouble.
What’s the Problem?
Banamine (flunixin meglumine) is a fantastic drug for reducing pain and helping colics *when used correctly*. But when injected into muscle, it can cause clostridial myositis—a rare but life-threatening infection that produces gas in the muscle tissue. This can happen fast, turning what seemed like a harmless injection into a serious emergency.
The TV Drama vs. Real-Life Care
We get it. TV needs action, and waiting for a vet to explain safe medication practices isn’t exactly prime-time material. But in the real world, Banamine should be given orally or as an intravenous (IV) injection—and the IV option is best left to a trained professional (like your friendly neighborhood veterinarian 👋).
The Takeaway
Hollywood may make ranch life look glamorous, but don’t take veterinary advice from fictional cowboys. Always consult your vet before giving any medication, and remember: the health of your animals isn’t worth risking for a shortcut that’s TV-only accurate.
💡 Got questions about horse care? Drop us a message, and we’ll gallop to your rescue (without the TV drama)! 🐎✨

11/11/2024

A huge thanks to American Horse Council for reaching out to appraiser Tracy Dopko and asking her to speak to their audience about equine appraisals. Always so much to learn!

10/29/2024

While we know that we invite risk of injury as we mount up our “trusty” steed, your risk does not stop here. While no one wants to talk about it, these activities pose a risk to your financial security. Be aware that not addressing them could be detrimental to your financial goals. Emergency ...

10/26/2024

Congratulations to appraiser Tracy Dopko on earning her Family Law Expert Witness Certificate from the Cardiff University School of Law in the United Kingdom.

10/25/2024

A new five star review for Daventry Appraisal Services! We are very happy that our client, involved in a canine ownership & damages dispute, recently won their case in the Superior Court of California!

I am extremely satisfied with my experience with Daventry Appraisal Services. The expert has extensive qualifications and years of professional knowledge in the field, consistently demonstrating a high level of expertise when handling cases. Her analysis and opinions are well-structured and backed by strong evidence, even earning the approval of the court, which speaks volumes about her authority in the field.

Additionally, she shows great dedication to her work, always willing to visit clients in person for on-site evaluations to ensure every detail is properly addressed. Even with a tight schedule, she makes the time to conduct in-person inspections whenever possible, and her commitment to her work is truly admirable.

She is also a compassionate animal lover, showing empathy and care in evaluations that involve animals. Throughout the entire process, she remains neutral and objective, which not only enhances her professional credibility but also gives clients confidence in her judgment.

I have no hesitation in recommending her services. Both her professionalism and work ethic are trustworthy and commendable.

Min Wang
Airline Pilot, Florida
October 2024

10/21/2024

We are excited to announce that appraiser Tracy Dopko has been voted in as the Vice 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 Vice Chair for 2025.

10/15/2024

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a great time judging in both the hunter and jumper rings at the Paso Robles Horse Park in Paso Robles, California this past week. With it so close to Halloween, staff encouraged the show officials to dress up on Saturday.

10/03/2024

It took jurors less than an hour of deliberation on Wednesday to find Ashlee Watts, formerly employed by Texas A&M University, guilty.

A Brazos County, Texas, jury found equine veterinarian and amateur dressage rider Ashlee Watts guilty of animal cruelty related to an incident where she repeatedly used an electric cattle prod on a horse she was treating.

09/30/2024

The world’s most expensive cow ever sold at auction has a price tag of $4 million, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The cow, Viatina-19, is in Brazil. The Associated Press said her…

09/23/2024

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a wonderful time judging the jumpers this week at the Varenna Equestrian Finale horse show in Spruce Grove, Alberta.

09/17/2024

New regulations on the popular PEMF therapy have affected practitioners and horse owners in several states.

09/15/2024

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a great time officiating the 2024 FEI Langley CVI3*, CVIJ2* & CVI-WCupQ vaulting competition in Langley, British Columbia this week. Congratulations to all of the junior riders who earned their qualifying scores for the FEI World Championships.

09/06/2024

Nevada State Police issued a citation in connection with a crash that killed four horses and injured two people.

09/02/2024

Appraiser Tracy Dopko had a great time officiating at the CA/ADA Fall Fling Dressage Show in Calgary, Alberta over the weekend.

08/23/2024

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Stony Plain, AB

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780-892-7930

Website

http://www.livestockappraisers.com/

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