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Nestled in the dusty paddock of a New England region piggery, a robust sow rests amidst her lively litter of pink-skinned piglets. The mature pig, mottled in shades of grey and white, lies sprawled on the compact earth, providing a stark contrast to the energetic young piglets clustered around her. Bare ground and wire fencing frame the scene, revealing an intensive farming environment typical of New South Wales agricultural landscapes. These young free-range piglets, each with distinctive pink skin and alert red ears, explore their immediate surroundings with curiosity, some grazing close to their mother while others venture tentatively across the enclosure. The harsh midday sunlight casts sharp shadows, highlighting the textural details of the ground and the smooth, delicate skin of the young animals. A watermark for "Calmabin" is visible in the foreground, suggesting this is a professional agricultural documentation of pig breeding practices in the region.