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Woolshed workers navigate a bustling sheep drafting yard, orchestrating a precise movement of dense-fleeced Merino sheep through metal gates and narrow pens. The rugged West Australian landscape unfolds behind them - rolling golden-brown paddocks dotted with scattered eucalyptus trees under a pale blue midday sky, creating a quintessential rural Australian scene. Two workers coordinate the drafting process, one positioned strategically on an elevated platform, the other managing sheep flow through galvanized steel gates and dividing panels. Hundreds of robust Merino sheep, their thick creamy-white wool packed tightly together, fill the dusty yard - a testament to the carefully managed commercial sheep breeding industry that underpins regional agricultural economies. The metallic gray of the yard infrastructure contrasts sharply with the earth-toned landscape, highlighting the structured human intervention in this natural environment. This image captures the methodical, skill-intensive process of livestock management, embodying the resilience and technical expertise of Australian agricultural workers.