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Aerial view of an expansive Al Mabin feedlot during a challenging drought season in rural New South Wales. Hundreds of black beef cattle cluster in carefully sectioned paddocks, their dark forms creating a stark contrast against the parched, dusty earth. A large turquoise water dam sits to the left, a critical lifeline in the arid landscape, while carefully constructed feed lanes and fenced sections demonstrate precision agricultural management. Scattered trees on the paddock perimeters provide minimal shade, highlighting the harsh environmental conditions challenging livestock production. The scene captures the resilience of Australian beef farming - a strategic response to drought through intensive cattle management, where structured feeding and water supply systems sustain herds through extreme climatic stress. The meticulously organized feedlot represents a sophisticated approach to agricultural sustainability, where every element of cattle care is systematically designed to maintain herd health and productivity in unforgiving rural conditions.