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Stockyard dust billows around a tight cluster of Brahman and crossbred cattle, their muscular bodies and curved horns packed tightly within metal livestock loading gates. A stockman in a pale blue work shirt and cap stands elevated on the rail, methodically counting and assessing the herd, while another worker in a green shirt monitors from an adjacent section. The sun-baked earth and metal infrastructure speak to the harsh Kimberley landscape of Western Australia, where cattle management is an intricate dance of precision and experience. These export-ready animals represent the culmination of months of careful station management - their sleek brown and grey coats reflecting the resilience required to thrive in this challenging environment. The systematic arrangement of the yards, the calm professional demeanor of the workers, and the dense arrangement of cattle capture the methodical nature of Australia's significant live export industry, where each animal is a valuable asset carefully prepared for international markets.