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A massive mob of mixed-breed goats crowd the timber and steel livestock yards, their varied coats ranging from pure white to charcoal grey and rich caramel browns. The dusty paddock, surrounded by classic Australian eucalyptus woodland, captures the intense mid-morning light of a clear rural day in New South Wales. Carefully constructed wooden and metal draft yards divide the herd, allowing for systematic movement and sorting - a critical process in goat farming management. The goats press against each other, creating a textured landscape of fur and horns, their bodies casting complex shadows on the compacted earth beneath their hooves. Overhead, a brilliant blue sky peeks through the green canopy of gum trees, highlighting the stark efficiency of the agricultural infrastructure. This scene epitomizes the precision and scale of modern Australian livestock production, where careful breeding and systematic management transform rugged landscapes into productive agricultural environments.