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Black Angus steers stand resolute on a winter-parched pasture in South Australia's southeast region, embodying the resilience of pastoral agriculture. The lead steer, muscular and robust, dominates the foreground with a stoic presence, his dense black coat muted by patches of sun-bleached and weather-worn coloration. Behind him, another steer maintains a respectful distance, both animals tagged for identification and management. Sparse gum trees punctuate the landscape, their silvery-green foliage a subtle counterpoint to the dry, muted grasslands stretching beneath an overcast sky. The scene captures the harsh beauty of Australian cattle farming during a challenging season, where livestock must endure marginal conditions with quiet strength. These Angus cattle, a breed renowned for their adaptability and meat quality, represent the backbone of a critical agricultural sector, their very stance a testament to generations of careful breeding and pastoral management.