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Black Berkshire piglets cluster around their mother in a rustic pasture setting, showcasing the robust genetics of heritage breed swine production. The sow and her young display the distinctive deep charcoal-black coloration characteristic of the Berkshire breed, with one piglet sporting a small white patch. Soft grasses and weathered ground beneath their hooves suggest a free-range farming environment typical of Victoria's pastoral landscapes. A yellow ear tag on one piglet indicates careful livestock management and traceability protocols essential to modern agricultural practice. The intimate family group demonstrates the nurturing behavior of sows, with young piglets staying close to their protective mother in a natural grazing setting. This scene captures the essence of ethical, small-scale pig farming - highlighting animal welfare, breed preservation, and the connection between livestock and landscape in regional Australian agriculture.