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Stockyard dust billows around a tight cluster of robust cattle, their hides ranging from deep chocolate to mottled black and tan, packed into metal livestock pens under the harsh Kimberley sunlight. Two stockmen in contrasting green and blue work shirts carefully navigate the metal railings, positioning themselves to manage the mob during what appears to be a critical quarantine and health inspection process. The angular steel infrastructure creates geometric lines against the golden earth, highlighting the precision of Western Australian cattle export preparation. Each animal displays muscular confirmation typical of station-bred cattle, with pronounced horns and sturdy frames developed to withstand the unforgiving northern Australian landscape. The scene pulses with controlled energy - a moment of careful animal husbandry where veterinary scrutiny meets generational pastoral expertise. Rich earth tones, metallic pen structures, and the disciplined movement of experienced workers capture the rigorous protocols surrounding Australia's significant livestock export industry.