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Merino lambs crowd together in a sun-drenched livestock paddock, their woolly bodies creating a dense, cream-colored mosaic against the dusty yards. Two farm workers stand sentinel - one in a vibrant green shirt and the other in a bold red - monitoring the weaning process with practiced expertise. Galvanized steel sheep yards create geometric boundaries beneath a brilliant blue sky, with distant eucalyptus trees and rolling green pastures forming a quintessential Australian agricultural backdrop. The crisp late spring or early summer light highlights the animals' dense fleece, suggesting peak wool production season in rural New South Wales. These young Merino sheep represent the backbone of Australia's renowned wool industry, carefully managed to ensure optimal genetic development and flock health. The scene captures the methodical, professional approach of modern agricultural practice - precise infrastructure, attentive management, and careful animal handling defining a critical transition in these lambs' development.