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Brahman cattle shift nervously through the steel-framed export yards near Adelaide River, Northern Territory. A worker in a vivid pink long-sleeved shirt stands alert in the cattle crush, his brown felt work cap positioned carefully as he monitors the livestock's movement. Another worker in a blue shirt with a yellow-trimmed cap speaks on a mobile phone, maintaining communication during the critical drafting process. The industrial steel infrastructure surrounds them - a complex network of metal gates, chutes, and hydraulic equipment designed for efficient cattle handling. Harsh sunlight streams through the open-sided structure, casting sharp shadows across the weathered metal surfaces and highlighting the dusty, utilitarian environment of this critical agricultural logistics point. The scene captures the precision and focus required in preparing livestock for potential live export, a key economic activity in Australia's northern cattle industry.