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Merino ewes cluster tightly in metal livestock yards during a green drought, their dense, creamy fleeces creating a textural landscape of woolly forms. A farm worker in a high-visibility orange and navy jacket stands amid the flock, carefully managing the sheep during routine husbandry activities. The surrounding landscape reveals scattered eucalyptus trees and soft winter light filtering through a muted, overcast South Australian morning, characteristic of the region's southeast. Ear tags and the orderly metal yard infrastructure signal professional livestock management, while the close-packed animals suggest careful stock handling techniques. The scene captures the quiet intensity of agricultural work - a moment of controlled precision amidst the natural rhythms of livestock farming. Each sheep displays the robust characteristics of well-managed Merino breeding stock, their substantial bodies testament to careful genetic selection and pastoral care.