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Livestock handlers secure a young Hereford beef calf in a weathered steel livestock crush, performing essential ear tagging and identification procedures. Wearing a classic red mesh trucker cap and light blue work shirt, one stockman carefully manages the calf's head while another in a grey work shirt assists, their sun-weathered hands moving with practiced precision. The rustic green and blue metal yard infrastructure surrounds them, telling stories of generations of agricultural practice in the New England region of New South Wales. Soft morning light filters into the worn cattle yard, highlighting the calf's distinctive white and brown coat and the methodical care of the rural workers. This moment captures the essential agricultural practice of livestock management, where animal welfare and systematic identification intersect in the ongoing rhythm of pastoral life. The scene speaks to the heritage and ongoing skill of Australian cattle farming, where each animal is carefully documented and tracked within the broader agricultural ecosystem.