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Alabaster-white Maremma sheepdog lounges on verdant pasture at a Queensland stud farm, keeping watchful guard over a herd of Boer goats during a sun-drenched summer day on the Darling Downs. Livestock handlers in vibrant work shirts - hot pink and sky blue - move purposefully between metal livestock gates, sorting and managing the mixed herd of white and brown goats. The lush green grass contrasts sharply with the metallic silver livestock yards, creating a quintessential Australian agricultural scene of calm productivity. Mature goats stand placidly within carefully constructed paddock sections, while the Maremma - a traditional livestock guardian breed - rests alertly, its cream-colored coat blending with the grassland yet positioned to defend its charges. Eucalyptus trees frame the background, casting dappled shadows across the open landscape and providing subtle context of the region's characteristic terrain. The scene captures the intricate relationship between working dogs, farmers, and livestock in a meticulously managed agricultural environment.