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Merino wool on the hoof - a dense, undulating landscape of fleece-covered bodies packed tightly in a holding yard. Hundreds of pure-bred Merino sheep huddle together, their creamy-beige wool creating a textural canvas of curls and waves, punctuated by small red ear tags identifying each animal. The flock's uniform coloration is broken only by occasional glimpses of soft pink ears and muzzles, with individual sheep peering out from the tightly compressed mass. Western Australian pastoral light bathes the scene, casting subtle shadows that accentuate the intricate texture of their woolly coats. Each animal represents a living asset of immense value - a walking fleece ready for shearing, embodying generations of careful breeding and agricultural expertise. The image captures the quiet concentration of livestock waiting to be moved, a testament to the precision and scale of Australian sheep farming.