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Holstein-Friesian dairy cows graze contentedly across a lush summer pasture in South Canterbury, New Zealand, their black and white coats creating a classic pastoral mosaic against the vibrant emerald landscape. The expansive green paddock stretches beneath a dramatic sky of layered blue-gray clouds, with mature trees lining the distant fence line, providing subtle texture and depth to the agricultural scene. Mature cows move slowly, heads down, methodically grazing the rich grasslands that define this quintessential dairy farming environment, their muscular frames and well-developed udders reflecting the productive potential of this carefully managed herd. Soft afternoon light illuminates the pasture, casting gentle shadows and highlighting the varied markings of the cattle - predominantly black and white Holstein-Friesians with a few brown-toned animals interspersed throughout the group. The scene captures the serene rhythm of pastoral farming, where animal welfare and landscape management converge in a harmonious agricultural tableau. This image embodies the essence of New Zealand's renowned dairy industry: healthy livestock, fertile land, and the quiet expertise of generations of farming practice.