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In the stark winter landscape of South Australia's Mallee region, a herd of robust Black Angus cattle clusters around a hay distribution point. The weathered paddock stretches beneath a soft, cloud-mottled sky, revealing the challenging conditions of a potential drought season. Hay bales provide critical sustenance, scattered across the dry ground where sparse grass struggles to emerge. The cattle, with their deep black coats and sturdy frames, stand in close proximity - some actively feeding, others standing alert with the resilient demeanor characteristic of this hardy breed. Their numbered ear tags glint subtly, indicating careful livestock management in this arid agricultural environment. The scene captures the raw essence of Australian agricultural resilience - farmers supporting their livestock through difficult seasonal conditions, ensuring the herd's survival and maintaining the critical food production cycle of the region.