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Merino ewes cluster tightly in metal livestock yards, their dense, creamy-white fleece creating a textured carpet of wool against dusty earth. A working dog, coal-black and alert, crouches attentively near the gate, ready to assist with livestock movement. In the background, a worker wearing a crisp white shirt stands observing the flock, surrounded by sturdy galvanized steel panels and rural paddock landscape with scattered trees. The scene captures a quintessential moment of Australian sheep farming - controlled, precise, and deliberate. Harsh midday sunlight casts sharp shadows across the yards, highlighting the careful management of valuable Merino stock in what appears to be a West Australian agricultural setting. The composition speaks to generations of pastoral expertise, where human skill, canine intelligence, and livestock are synchronised in the rhythmic work of agricultural production.