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Searing heat rises from the branding iron as a skilled cattle handler marks a young Wagyu bull in a modern livestock processing facility. Wearing protective gloves and an official stud cattle company polo shirt, the experienced worker carefully applies the hot brand, creating a precise identifier for this valuable breeding animal. The industrial steel holding pen surrounds him, with wooden branding poles in the foreground and mechanical gates visible in the background, highlighting the sophisticated infrastructure of contemporary Australian cattle management. Sunlight streams through the overhead skylights, casting sharp shadows and illuminating the steam rising from the branding process. The worker's confident smile and professional attire reflect the pride and expertise of modern agricultural professionals who combine traditional livestock practices with cutting-edge animal husbandry techniques. His cap and branded clothing underscore the professional nature of high-end cattle breeding, particularly in the premium Wagyu cattle sector that has become a significant part of Australia's agricultural export market.