While CRIA's singular focus is on alpacas, its philosophy and mission derives from 15 years of experience with a broad range of animals—including tigers, bears and chimpanzees. What does the small and gentle alpaca have in common with these “wild” animals you might ask? That's easy. A need to be treated with respect and kindness. Years of working with endangered and larger species engenders a keen sense of what an animal is capable of as well as what an animal might be feeling in a situation not of its making.

That's why CRIA supports the alpaca breeding industry by achieving optimal herd health one animal at a time. This means taking steps to ensure that the ultrasound process entails a minimum amount of stress for the female and also the cria inside. Through techniques developed for alpacas specifically and inspired by the work of Marty Magee, CRIA enables the best overall outcomes by ensuring that each alpaca is comfortable with the handling and ultrasound process.

I look forward to helping you “Confirm your next alpaca generation.”