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Dense crowds of merino ewes huddle together in orderly metal livestock pens beneath industrial shade sails at a regional sale yard. Crisp morning sunlight filters through the steel-framed structure, casting soft shadows across the tightly packed woolly bodies. A prominent yellow safety sign warns "NO UNAUTHORISED ENTRY" from the Saleyards Operators Association, highlighting strict biosecurity and occupational health protocols. Rows of pale cream and light grey sheep press against galvanized steel barriers, their soft fleeces creating a textural landscape of woolly bodies and angular fence lines. Small blue ear tags identify individual animals, marking them for auction and tracking. A young tree planted within the pen area provides a subtle touch of green life amidst the industrial agricultural infrastructure, symbolizing the careful management and environmental considerations of modern livestock trading.