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Merino ewes cluster tightly in metal holding pens at a bustling livestock sale yard in the Riverina region of New South Wales. Agricultural agents in coordinated mint green shirts and wide-brimmed sun hats survey the woolly mob, their stance deliberate and professional as they evaluate the quality of the flock. The steel infrastructure of the sale yards stretches across the background, numbered pens marking out precise spaces for livestock trading. Warm sunlight bathes the scene, highlighting the rich cream and tan tones of the sheep's dense fleeces, with each animal's woolly coat telling a story of careful breeding and pastoral management. These seasoned rural professionals move with quiet concentration, their body language speaking to generations of agricultural knowledge and the intricate economic dance of livestock trading. The clear blue sky and structured yet organic composition capture a quintessential moment of Australian agricultural commerce, where individual animals represent significant economic and cultural value.