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A sweeping aerial view captures the intricate choreography of a Western Australian sheep station during drafting season, where thousands of dense-fleeced Merino sheep are corralled into carefully designed yards. The scene unfolds in warm earth tones - rust-colored ground, silvery-beige wool, and a blue-grey shed - revealing the precision of livestock management. A lone worker in a bright green shirt moves strategically among the tightly packed animals, guiding their movement between interconnected paddocks with expert skill. The sheep huddle in massive, living clusters, their bodies creating a textured landscape of woolly backs and subtle movement, demonstrating the remarkable scale of Australian sheep farming. Dusty ground and sparse surrounding vegetation speak to the challenging agricultural environment of Western Australia, where careful stock management is critical to success. This image encapsulates the complex relationship between human skill and animal husbandry, showcasing the agricultural expertise that defines rural Australian livestock production.