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Merino sheep crowd the narrow metal handling race as two farm workers carefully process the flock. In the foreground, a worker in a navy jacket and camouflage cap leans over the livestock, methodically checking and treating each animal. Behind him, another worker in a blue shirt oversees the operation from the raised section of the yards. The rich red-brown earth of a Western Australian farm paddock stretches beneath the galvanized steel sheep yards, with green pasture and trees visible in the background. Stark shadows cast by the yard infrastructure create geometric patterns across the ground, highlighting the precision of modern livestock management. These Merino sheep - prized for their fine wool - stand clustered tightly, their dense, creamy fleeces a testament to the careful breeding and animal husbandry typical of Australian agricultural excellence. The scene captures the intense, focused work of sheep farmers during a critical health management process, showcasing the close interaction between skilled workers and their valuable livestock.