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Bovine Metropolis: Cattle Auction at Regional Saleyards Geometric precision frames a dense landscape of livestock, with rows of steel-railed pens packed tightly with cattle across multiple levels. Rich browns, blacks, and russet tones of Angus, Brahman, and crossbred beef cattle create a living mosaic, each pen representing a different mob or ownership. The expansive Queensland saleyards capture the rhythmic pulse of agricultural commerce, where regional producers converge to trade livestock under the harsh midday sunlight. Carefully structured concrete walkways divide the yard, allowing livestock agents and buyers to navigate and assess each group of cattle with professional scrutiny. Industrial infrastructure surrounds the scene - white buildings, blue structures, and metal frameworks - reflecting the systematic approach of modern agricultural trading. This aerial perspective reveals the scale of Australia's cattle industry, where thousands of animals await their market destiny in a meticulously organized environment that balances economic pragmatism with animal management precision.