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Poll Dorset ewes graze contentedly across a lush green pasture in Western Australia's fertile Wheatbelt region, their woolly coats gleaming under the soft daylight. The flock displays the characteristic muscular build and clean-faced profile of this prized meat sheep breed, each animal tagged with a distinctive yellow ear marker for identification. One ewe stands prominently in the foreground, her cream and light tan fleece highlighting the breed's exceptional meat and wool qualities that make Poll Dorsets a cornerstone of Australian agricultural genetics. The verdant grassland stretches out evenly, suggesting early spring or late winter when pastures are at their most vibrant and nutritious. Subtle variations in the sheep's wool coloration - ranging from pure white to warm beige - demonstrate the genetic diversity within this carefully managed stud flock. Their alert postures and even distribution across the paddock indicate a healthy, well-managed breeding program typical of sophisticated Australian sheep enterprises. The image captures the essence of progressive agricultural practice: strategic breeding, careful land management, and the ongoing story of Australia's world-renowned livestock industry.