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Seeking refuge from the searing midday sun, a herd of glossy black Angus cattle cluster beneath the gnarled, silvery branches of a mature eucalyptus tree. A farm worker in a light stone-colored shirt and cap surveys the livestock, standing quietly at the edge of the dusty paddock. The cattle - a mix of standing and resting animals - demonstrate the robust health of this pastoral landscape in South Australia's Murray and Mallee region. Dry golden grasses carpet the ground, creating a stark contrast with the deep black coats of the cattle and the weathered, sinuous tree trunks. The scene captures the resilience of agricultural life in a challenging climate, where shade becomes a precious commodity during the intense summer heat. These carefully bred Angus represent the culmination of generations of agricultural expertise, their muscular forms a testament to careful stock management in an unforgiving environment.