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Merino ewes cluster tightly across a lush pasture, their dense, cream-colored fleece creating a textured sea of woolly bodies against the verdant green grasslands. Scattered eucalyptus trees cast dappled shadows in the background, defining a classic Australian pastoral landscape under a soft, azure sky typical of late winter or early spring. The flock demonstrates the robust health of this carefully managed Merino breeding program, with each animal displaying the breed's signature compact muscular structure and fine, uniform wool coverage. Rolling paddocks stretch behind the sheep, enclosed by subtle wire fencing, revealing the expansive agricultural terrain of regional New South Wales. Mature trees frame the scene, providing natural windbreaks and highlighting the carefully balanced ecosystem of this productive grazing property. The image captures the quintessential harmony between livestock, landscape, and agricultural stewardship that defines Australian sheep farming - a delicate yet powerful relationship between farmer, animal, and environment.