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Muscled Murray Grey and Hereford cattle cluster within the gleaming steel framework of a National Stock Yard Systems cattle crush near Heathcote, Victoria. Pale cream and light brown bovines stand patiently, yellow ear tags marking each individual, as farm workers in vibrant red and blue jackets prepare for livestock weighing and processing. The steel loading yards reflect the harsh Australian agricultural landscape - dusty ground, scattered grey-green trees on the horizon, and a pale winter sky casting soft light across the paddock. Precision agricultural equipment surrounds the cattle, with sophisticated metal gates and weighing systems designed to handle livestock efficiently and humanely. These robust cattle represent the pinnacle of Australian beef breeding, their calm demeanor and muscular frames testament to generations of careful genetic selection and expert pastoral management. The scene captures a moment of controlled agricultural activity, where modern technology and traditional livestock handling merge seamlessly in the working rural landscape.