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In the crisp light of a late spring morning, a skilled farmhand in navy blue overalls and a worn cap tends to a pen of robust Merino rams. The metal sheep yards create a geometric backdrop of weathered steel panels, providing structure and containment for the flock. Healthy, muscular rams with dense, cream-colored fleece cluster together, some standing alert while others rest on the dusty ground, their ear tags indicating careful livestock management. The worker leans intently over the gate, likely performing a detailed muscle scanning assessment or preparing for selection and breeding evaluation. Sunlight filters through surrounding trees, casting dappled shadows across the yard and highlighting the textural qualities of the sheep's woolly coats and the metallic yard infrastructure. This scene captures the precision and care integral to modern Australian sheep breeding, showcasing the intersection of agricultural expertise, animal husbandry, and cutting-edge livestock assessment techniques.