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Brahman-cross cattle cluster beneath a rustic timber-framed shelter, eagerly consuming mineral supplement from a weathered concrete feed trough. The arid Queensland pastoral landscape stretches behind them, golden grasslands and sparse eucalyptus trees defining the classic station environment. Rich russet and chocolate-brown coats gleam in the harsh midday sunlight, with a few white-flecked animals standing out among the herd. These resilient beef cattle, typical of northern Australian agricultural regions, demonstrate the daily nutritional management crucial to maintaining livestock health in challenging dry season conditions. Yellow ear tags punctuate their earthy coloration, a subtle marker of systematic livestock tracking and management. The tight grouping around the supplementary feed trough reveals the animals' collective instinct and the critical role of strategic feeding in maintaining cattle condition during sparse grazing periods, embodying the resourceful spirit of Queensland's pastoral enterprises.