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In the golden light of early morning, a working dog stands alert in a rustic sheep yard, surrounded by a mob of woolly Merino lambs. Suspended vaccination bottles hang from metal supports, their bright orange caps contrasting against the dusty, sun-bleached paddock backdrop. The black and tan working dog, wearing a protective muzzle, surveys the livestock with keen concentration, embodying the essential partnership between canine and farmer in Australian sheep production. Rusted metal yard gates and fence panels create a structured environment, highlighting the practical infrastructure of rural livestock management. The dry, sparse landscape of what appears to be rural New South Wales stretches behind the yards, with sparse trees on the horizon suggesting the challenging agricultural conditions of the region. This image captures the resilience, precision, and daily care integral to Australian sheep farming - a testament to the meticulous animal health practices that sustain one of the country's most important agricultural industries.