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Cutting through a dense sea of woolly Merino ewes, a focused black and tan working dog navigates the livestock yards with precision. The compact canine, wearing a bright yellow collar, moves confidently across the packed sheep, demonstrating the critical role of herding dogs in Australian agricultural practices. Dust rises around the woolly bodies, creating a hazy atmosphere that captures the intensity of livestock management during what appears to be a warm, dry day in rural New South Wales. The tightly clustered Merino sheep, with their characteristic dense, fine fleece, fill the yards, their curled wool creating a textured landscape of soft greys and whites. Metal yard fencing frames the scene, highlighting the structured environment of modern sheep farming. The working dog's alert posture and movement show the symbiotic relationship between skilled working animals and agricultural production, embodying the resilience and expertise of Australian farming culture. This powerful image encapsulates the dynamic energy of livestock drafting - a critical process in sheep farm management where animals are sorted, counted, and prepared for various agricultural purposes, from wool production to breeding and market preparation.