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Dawn breaks over a stark agricultural landscape, casting golden light across a cattle feedlot nestled in the arid expanses of South Australia's Riverland region. Weathered metal cattle yards stretch across the russet earth, dotted with steel shelter sheds and lined with sturdy metal fencing, housing a diverse herd of cattle in various shades of brown, black, and white. The livestock stand quietly in carefully divided paddocks, testament to the strategic management required during drought conditions. Sparse trees on the horizon frame a dramatic sky of layered steel-gray and amber clouds, emphasizing the challenging environmental conditions of the region. Containment feeding is clearly visible, with cattle clustered strategically around the yards, representing a critical agricultural practice for livestock survival during harsh seasonal conditions. The scene captures the resilience of Australian agricultural practices - a carefully orchestrated response to environmental extremes, where human intervention and livestock management merge in a delicate balance of survival and sustainable farming.