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Black Angus and Droughtmaster cattle stand quietly in a dusty cattle yard, their muscular frames lined up along a feed bunker amid the golden-brown landscape of New England, New South Wales. Late summer sunlight filters through the surrounding eucalyptus trees, casting dappled shadows across the compact feedlot. Predominantly black cattle dominate the scene, with a few rich russet-colored animals providing striking contrast against their darker companions. The compacted earth beneath their hooves tells a story of persistent drought conditions, while the white rail fencing and carefully designed feeding infrastructure speak to modern agricultural management practices. A sleek black bovine in the foreground turns slightly, revealing the intense, calm gaze characteristic of well-managed stock, embodying the resilience of Australian cattle breeding and pastoral farming. The scene captures the essence of contemporary beef production - a carefully orchestrated environment where nutrition, animal welfare, and agricultural efficiency converge under the challenging conditions of the New England tablelands.