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Merino sheep flow steadily through the steel livestock handling yards, their dense woolly bodies casting long shadows in the golden morning light. Two experienced farm workers manage the flock with practiced efficiency, guiding the animals through a narrow race in preparation for routine health management. Dressed in practical workwear - a navy jacket and blue shirt - the workers move with deliberate care, ensuring each animal passes smoothly through the vaccination station. The dusty earthen yard provides a quintessential Western Australian agricultural backdrop, with distant paddock fencing and native trees marking the rural landscape. Crisp sunlight highlights the textured fleece of the Merino sheep, their soft cream and white wool contrasting against the rich brown soil. This scene captures the precise choreography of modern livestock management, where animal welfare and systematic health procedures intersect. The meticulously designed metal yards demonstrate sophisticated agricultural infrastructure, allowing controlled movement and minimal stress for the flock. Each carefully orchestrated movement reflects generations of farming knowledge and contemporary best practices in sheep husbandry.