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Merino ewes crowd the timber-railed sheep yards under the harsh midday Australian sun, their dense woolly coats reflecting the dusty rural landscape of inland New South Wales. A skilled sheep handler wearing a wide-brimmed akubra hat and dark work jacket stands among the livestock, carefully managing the mob during drafting operations. Mature trees frame the agricultural scene, casting selective shadows across the dry paddock while two additional workers in blue shirts move strategically around the yards, guiding the sheep through the sorting pens. The dense flock demonstrates the robust Merino breed's characteristic tight, fine fleece - a testament to generations of Australian pastoral breeding and agricultural expertise. Rusty metal gates and weathered yard infrastructure speak to the generational history of this working rural property, where careful livestock management represents both economic livelihood and cultural tradition. The scene captures the essence of Australian sheep farming - hard work, skill, and an intrinsic connection between land, animals, and those who work with them.