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A seasoned stockman guides his trusty horse through a dense herd of rich mahogany and white Hereford cattle, capturing the quintessential rhythm of mustering on Queensland's expansive Darling Downs. Dust rises in gentle plumes around the hooves of horses and cattle, creating a soft atmospheric haze that diffuses the bright midday sunlight filtering through scattered eucalyptus trees. The stockman, dressed in a classic blue and white checked shirt and working attire, sits confidently in the saddle, embodying generations of pastoral skill and connection to the land. Calves and mature cows move together in a fluid, organic formation across the golden-green pasture, their coats gleaming with health and suggesting this is a well-managed, high-quality cattle operation. The landscape speaks of resilience - sparse grasslands interspersed with robust gum trees, a testament to the challenging yet beautiful Australian agricultural environment. This scene encapsulates the heart of rural Queensland: a dynamic, living tableau of livestock management that blends traditional stockmanship with modern agricultural practices.