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Droughtmaster cattle cluster in a lush winter pasture near Mackay, Queensland, their rich copper-red coats gleaming under the crisp morning sunlight. The robust herd displays the distinctive characteristics of this heat-tolerant Australian breed, with muscular bodies and distinctive ear tags marking each animal. A stockman in a blue shirt and wide-brimmed hat watches over the cattle, a silhouette against the vibrant green landscape dotted with scattered trees. The carefully managed paddock reveals an improved pasture, testament to sophisticated agricultural practices in tropical north Queensland. Soft shadows and brilliant light highlight the cattle's smooth hide and powerful frames, capturing the resilience of both the animals and the agricultural workers who sustain them. Each beast displays a numbered green ear tag, reflecting modern livestock management techniques that ensure traceability and herd monitoring in this thriving agricultural ecosystem.