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Angora and dairy goat breeds cluster tightly within metal livestock yards, their curved horns and variegated coats of white, gray, and russet creating a dense, textured landscape. A farm worker in a vibrant red shirt and wide-brimmed sun hat orchestrates the drafting process, his raised arm and focused posture guiding the herd's movement with practiced expertise. The surrounding eucalyptus woodland provides a soft, dappled backdrop of pale green and silver, typical of rural New South Wales pastoral country during peak summer mustering season. Dust motes shimmer between the metal yard panels, capturing the heat and intensity of agricultural work where precision and animal management converge. Generations of farming knowledge are embedded in this scene - the careful sorting and selection of livestock represents a critical moment in sustainable goat production, whether for mohair, meat, or dairy purposes. The composition powerfully communicates the symbiotic relationship between human skill and animal husbandry, a quintessential Australian agricultural narrative.