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Windswept merino rams huddle in steel livestock yards under the harsh midday sunlight of rural Victoria. A seasoned farm worker in classic blue work shirt and dark hat carefully inspects and prepares the woolly rams for drafting, his weathered hands moving methodically between the muscular animals. Curled horns and dense, creamy fleece characterize these robust merino rams, their bodies pressed against the metal yard rails in a dusty paddock dotted with eucalyptus trees. The surrounding landscape speaks of resilient Australian agriculture - sparse, sun-bleached ground, rigid fence lines, and scattered woodland creating a quintessential pastoral scene. Warm earth tones of tan and brown contrast sharply with the worker's crisp blue shirt and the brilliant cloudless sky, capturing the timeless rhythm of livestock management. This image encapsulates the quiet expertise of Australian farm workers, their intimate connection with livestock, and the demanding yet precise nature of rural agricultural practice.