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Three horse riders work as stockmen mustering cattle across a drought-affected paddock in New South Wales, with the expansive rural landscape showcasing the challenging conditions facing beef cattle operations. The men on horseback move methodically across the sparse grassland, herding what appears to be Angus cattle toward a central gathering point. A small dam or water source is visible in the middle distance, emphasizing the importance of water management during dry conditions. The scene captures the traditional mustering methods still essential to Australian cattle stations, where stockmen on horseback remain the most effective way to move livestock across vast pastoral properties.

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