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Russet-coated beef cattle anchor the foreground of this expansive Western Plains pastoral landscape, a mature cow and her calf standing sentinel before a sweeping flock of pale Dorper sheep. The rich, reddish-brown cattle contrast dramatically against the muted grasses and scattered eucalyptus trees of the New South Wales rangeland, creating a quintessential Australian agricultural tableau. Soft grey skies and sparse vegetation suggest the challenging environmental conditions of inland grazing country, where resilient livestock and skilled management are essential to agricultural productivity. The mature cow bears an ear tag, indicating she is part of a carefully managed breeding program, while her younger calf stands closely alongside - a testament to the generational continuity of pastoral enterprises. The Dorper sheep, renowned for their hardiness and meat quality, spread across the background in a tight, uniform mob, highlighting the precision of modern livestock husbandry techniques. This image captures the intricate balance of Australian agricultural landscapes - where robust livestock, strategic breeding, and adaptive land management converge to sustain productive farming ecosystems under demanding environmental conditions.