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Merino ewes bunch tightly in dusty steel sheep yards, casting long shadows under the harsh midday Western Australian sunlight. Two farm workers in high-visibility workwear carefully manage the livestock draft, guiding the woolly white and grey flock through interconnected metal gates and pens. The ground is packed earth, churned and pale from countless hooves, creating a swirling texture of dust and movement. One worker stands near the gate entrance, while another positions himself strategically to control the sheep's flow, their calm and practiced movements reflecting generations of agricultural expertise. The dense flock of Merino sheep - prized for their fine, soft wool - press against the yard's metal barriers, their fleeces a uniform palette of creamy whites and soft greys. This quintessential rural scene captures the precision and quiet skill of Australian sheep farming, where careful livestock management and open paddock landscapes define a powerful agricultural heritage.