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Free-range Duroc and Large White pigs graze contentedly across a golden grassland near Heathcote, Victoria, their robust bodies creating a dark, textured mosaic against the sun-bleached pasture. Scattered eucalyptus trees punctuate the rocky landscape, their gnarled branches casting intermittent shadows under a dramatic sky of dove-grey and azure blue. The undulating terrain suggests a carefully managed agricultural environment, where sustainable farming practices allow livestock to roam and forage naturally. Each pig displays a healthy, muscular physique, their slate-grey skin indicating excellent nutrition and welfare standards typical of progressive Victorian piggery operations. The late afternoon light emphasizes the textural contrast between the smooth pig hides, dry golden grasses, and weathered tree bark, creating a quintessential Australian rural scene that speaks to sophisticated agricultural methodology. This image captures the essence of ethical livestock management, where animal welfare and landscape preservation are paramount considerations in modern farming.