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Merino ewes huddle tightly in metal yard gates under the soft winter light of South Australia's southeast region, awaiting livestock management. A skilled farm worker stands strategically among the woolly flock, wearing a navy beanie and high-visibility orange vest - standard attire for critical seasonal tasks like lamb marking. The expansive paddock backdrop reveals scattered eucalyptus trees and distant farm infrastructure, capturing the quintessential Australian agricultural landscape during a "green drought" period where pastures retain some moisture but stock management remains challenging. These dense-fleeced Merino sheep demonstrate the robust genetics central to Australia's sheep industry, their thick winter wool showing variations of cream and light grey against the muted green landscape. The scene represents a precise moment of agricultural practice - careful animal husbandry that balances economic necessity with animal welfare, showcasing the intricate relationship between farmer and flock that has defined rural Australian communities for generations.