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Searing heat radiates from the branding iron as a seasoned farmhand carefully marks a dark-coated Wagyu bull during livestock processing. Dressed in a navy blue jacket and protective gloves, the worker focuses intently on the precise application of the identifying mark, steam and smoke rising from the brief contact. The interior of the cattle handling facility is a steel-blue landscape of gates and chutes, creating a controlled environment for this essential agricultural practice. Harsh winter light filters through narrow windows, casting sharp shadows across the dense, glossy coat of the bull - a testament to the high-quality breeding of this prized Wagyu stock. Every movement is deliberate and practiced, reflecting generations of agricultural expertise in managing and identifying livestock. This moment captures the intersection of traditional farming techniques and modern cattle breeding, a quintessential scene of Australian agricultural life that speaks to the meticulous care and expertise required in stud cattle management.