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Merino wool meets modern animal health in this stark pastoral tableau. A seasoned farmworker in a sun-bleached cap and blue work jacket carefully administers veterinary treatment to sheep in a dusty rural livestock yard, with a herd of merino ewes gathered in the background under an overcast sky. Nestled between metal livestock rails, purple Startect drench containers signal strategic animal health management, while the worker methodically handles each animal with practiced efficiency. The landscape speaks of broad Australian agricultural plains - muted earth tones of brown paddock soil contrasting against the soft grey-blue horizon, suggesting early morning work during lambing season. Precision and care define the scene, with the worker's careful grip and systematic approach highlighting the nuanced skill required in contemporary sheep farming. This image captures the intersection of traditional pastoral practice and contemporary agricultural science, where expert animal husbandry meets sophisticated veterinary intervention.