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Newborn dairy calf nestles in fresh wood chip bedding moments after birth, surrounded by its attentive black and white Holstein mother. The delicate moments of early life unfold on this progressive dairy farm, with the calf still damp from delivery and scattered with remnant straw and wood fragments. A bright yellow ear tag - number 2306 - marks the dam, identifying her within the herd's careful genetic and health management system. Soft morning light illuminates the intimate scene, capturing the profound connection between mother and offspring in modern agricultural practice. The rich texture of the wood chip substrate provides a clean, supportive environment for the vulnerable newborn, reflecting contemporary animal welfare standards in dairy production. This powerful image encapsulates the continuous cycle of reproduction and renewal that drives Australia's sophisticated dairy industry.