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Merino ewes crowd the drafting yards under the blazing Australian sun, dust rising in a fine mist around their woolly bodies. A skilled stock manager in a wide-brimmed hat and navy work shirt carefully manages the mob, using practiced movements to guide the sheep through the metal gates and sorting pens. The rugged rural landscape of New South Wales stretches out behind the yards, with gum trees and open paddocks creating a timeless backdrop to this quintessential agricultural scene. Precise livestock management unfolds with quiet intensity, the stock manager's body language communicating years of experience in handling these valuable merino sheep. Soft greys and whites of the sheep's dense fleeces contrast against the rich brown earth and weathered metal yards, capturing the raw beauty of Australian sheep farming. Every element speaks to the careful balance of animal husbandry - skill, patience, and an intimate understanding of the flock's movement and behavior.