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Lean and focused, a working kelpie leaps across dry golden pasture, herding a mob of black Hampshire breeding sows at an expansive Heathcote district piggery. Rolling granite-studded hills of central Victoria stretch behind the herd, creating a classic pastoral backdrop of muted browns and soft greens. The agile dog, muscled and intent, demonstrates the crucial partnership between skilled working dogs and livestock management in Australian agriculture. A galvanized steel shelter stands sentinel in the background, providing shade and shelter for the robust pig herd grazing the sun-bleached grasslands. The image captures the dynamic interaction between animal handlers, livestock, and the challenging agricultural landscape - a testament to the resilience and skill required in free-range pig farming. Crisp winter light emphasizes the textural contrast between the dog's sleek black and tan coat, the pigs' dark bristled skin, and the dry, whispering grasses of the paddock.