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Sturdy Coopworth ewes stand sentinel on a winter pasture in Tasmania, their thick fleece a testament to the breed's resilience in challenging southern agricultural landscapes. The lead ewe, positioned prominently in the foreground, displays a confident stance with her penetrating gaze across the muted green grasslands. Behind her, two younger lambs follow in careful formation, their woolly coats a softer, lighter shade that hints at their youth and genetic potential. The pasture's texture reveals a mix of winter-dormant grasses, sparse yet nourishing, characteristic of Tasmanian agricultural terrain during the cooler months. Each sheep bears the distinctive robust build of the Coopworth breed - muscular, well-proportioned, and adapted to the island state's variable climate. A small green ear tag on the lead ewe subtly indicates careful livestock management, reflecting the precision and care fundamental to modern sheep farming in this rugged island landscape.