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Sheep drench in golden morning light bathes a Victorian farm's loading yards, where a farmworker carefully administers livestock treatment. Clustered together in weathered metal holding pens, a mob of merino sheep displays the classic dense, white-fleeced coats prized in Australian wool production. The worker, dressed in a blue checked shirt and dark vest, methodically moves along the fence line, using a red drench hose to provide essential parasite prevention. Compact yards surrounded by eucalyptus trees and distant paddocks create a quintessential rural Australian backdrop, highlighting the meticulous care integral to sheep farming. Gravel and packed earth beneath the yards speaks to the harsh, functional environment where animal health and management are paramount. The scene captures the quiet concentration of agricultural work, where generations of farming knowledge are applied with precision and care.