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Merino sheep crowd together in tight formation within sturdy metal livestock yards, their dense, creamy-white fleece creating a textured landscape of wool and muscle. A stockworker perches on the metal gate, wearing a bright pink cap and blue jacket, surveying the flock with practiced concentration. The pastoral scene unfolds against a backdrop of evergreen pine trees and distant mountain ranges, typical of the New England region in New South Wales. Crisp cloudy skies and verdant paddocks frame the classic Australian agricultural moment, capturing the essential rhythm of sheep farming. Blue ear tags peek through the woolly mass, indicating careful herd management and breeding protocols. The tight clustering of the sheep suggests they are being prepared for drafting - a critical process of sorting animals for shearing, health checks, or sale, representing the meticulous care and expertise of rural Australian livestock management.