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Weathered and resolute, a livestock agent surveys a mixed herd of black and brown cattle grazing on a sun-drenched, golden pasture near Goondiwindi, Queensland. The parched summer landscape stretches out beneath a cloudless blue sky, dotted with sparse eucalyptus trees that provide minimal shade to the robust beef cattle. Wearing a navy blue cap and chambray shirt, the agent stands with quiet authority, his back to the camera, carefully assessing the condition and quality of the herd. Yellow ear tags identify individual animals, while the varied coat colors - deep black, rich chocolate brown, and lighter tan - speak to careful breeding and selection. Sparse, dry grass crunches underfoot, a testament to the challenging agricultural conditions of the Australian summer. This moment captures the essence of rural Queensland - a landscape of resilience, where livestock management is both an art and a critical economic pursuit.