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Weathered timber fences and wire mesh encircle a stark paddock where dark Angus weaners gather around a hay feeder, their midnight-black coats contrasting against the muted winter landscape of South Australia. A rich brown horse stands sentinel beside the feeding station, its muscular frame and alert ears suggesting a protective presence over the young cattle. Overcast skies cast a soft, diffused light across the rural scene, highlighting the dry, compressed earth and sparse grass of what appears to be a challenging seasonal period. The cattle, tagged and clustered closely, demonstrate the resilience of livestock in marginal conditions, their bodies lean but purposeful as they methodically consume the supplementary feed. Eucalyptus trees punctuate the background, their muted green foliage a subtle reminder of the endemic Australian landscape. This image captures the essence of pastoral management during drought - a testament to the careful husbandry and strategic feeding practices that sustain agricultural production in harsh environmental conditions.