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Merino lambs crowd the steel gates of a sheep yard, their woolly forms a study in winter's resilience. A skilled farm worker in a crisp blue work shirt and branded cap administers livestock health treatment, carefully drenching the young sheep with precision and care. A keen-eyed black and white Border Collie stands alert at the yard's edge, embodying the generations of working dog tradition in Australian agriculture. The surrounding landscape speaks of a green drought - lush grass belying the underlying water scarcity, with weathered gum trees providing a backdrop of pastoral endurance. The scene captures the intricate dance of animal husbandry, where technology, skill, and generations of agricultural knowledge converge to maintain the health of a valuable Merino flock. Each element - from the gleaming metal gates to the attentive stock manager and his canine companion - tells a story of South Australian farming resilience and dedication.