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Merino sheep crowd the metal-railed drafting race on a sun-drenched rural property in Western Australia, their dense, creamy wool pressed tightly together as a farmer in a navy jacket works methodically along the yard. Golden grasslands and eucalyptus trees frame the paddock, casting long shadows across the rust-colored earth during what appears to be a crisp mid-morning livestock management session. The woolly flock, marked with vibrant red identification tags, awaits processing - likely for health checks, vaccination, or selection. One farmer carefully manages the animals' movement, while another in a distinctive yellow and red striped shirt stands ready to assist, highlighting the collaborative nature of Australian sheep farming. The precise, engineered livestock handling system demonstrates the sophisticated approach to animal husbandry in this agricultural landscape, where generations of expertise meet modern farming techniques. The scene captures the quiet expertise of rural workers, the resilience of Merino sheep, and the structured rhythm of agricultural life in the expansive Western Australian countryside.