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Sunlight bathes a lush pasture in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region, where a small flock of Poll Dorset sheep stands serenely. Two mature ewes anchor the composition, their woolly frames displaying the breed's characteristic muscular build and clean-faced profile. Yellow ear tags mark each animal, indicating careful stud management and genetic tracking. Young lambs cluster near their mothers, their lighter gray-white coats contrasting against the rich green and golden grasses of the paddock. The landscape stretches behind them - a patchwork of verdant and pale vegetation, suggesting early spring or late winter when pastures are recovering and new season's growth emerges. These robust sheep epitomize the resilience of Australian agricultural breeding, perfectly adapted to the challenging environments of Western Australia's agricultural heartland, representing generations of selective breeding for meat quality, fertility, and environmental adaptability.