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Black Berkshire cross pig resting on straw bedding inside a climate-controlled agricultural shed, displaying the robust characteristics of heritage breed swine production. The mature sow bears a distinctive yellow ear tag for identification and tracking, highlighting modern livestock management practices. Her coal-grey and umber coat demonstrates the genetic diversity of contemporary Australian pig breeding programs, with a muscular frame and alert expression indicating good health and robust bloodlines. Soft morning light filters across the straw-covered floor, casting subtle shadows that accentuate the textural variations of her coarse hair and the fragmented straw beneath her. This image captures the intersection of traditional farming craft and contemporary agricultural science, representing Victoria's sophisticated livestock sector. The carefully maintained environment suggests a high-welfare, intensive farming approach typical of progressive Australian piggeries in regions like Heathcote, where genetic selection and controlled conditions optimize animal development.