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Merino ewes crowd the yards on a crisp Victorian morning, their dense fleeces gleaming with soft greys and whites under the golden autumn sunlight. The tight cluster of woolly bodies fills the sturdy steel-railed paddock, each animal pressed close in a rhythmic sea of fleece and gentle movement. A farm worker stands sentinel in the background, overseeing the careful mustering process that signals the start of shearing season. Mature ewes with robust, fine-micron wool reflect generations of careful breeding, their robust frames testament to the resilience of Australian agricultural practices. Dappled shade from surrounding gum trees casts gentle shadows across the yard, highlighting the textural landscape of curved backs and alert ears. This scene captures the quiet efficiency of sheep farming - a moment of controlled calm before the precision of wool harvesting begins, showcasing the meticulous management that defines modern pastoral enterprise in Victoria's rich agricultural heartland.