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Merino goats huddle tightly in steel livestock yards under the expansive blue skies of rural New South Wales. Two experienced stockmen survey the mob, one wearing a vibrant red workshirt and the other dressed in a light stone-colored shirt, both wearing classic wide-brimmed Australian bush hats. Eucalyptus trees frame the background, casting dappled shadows across the dusty paddock, suggesting this is a late morning livestock drafting operation during the dry season. The goats - a mixture of white and tan colored animals - press against the metal yard rails, their woolly coats indicating they are likely prime meat or wool production stock. The scene captures the quintessential rhythm of Australian agricultural life: calm, purposeful, and deeply connected to the land. Weathered hands gripping yard rails and keen eyes assessing livestock tell a story of generational farming knowledge and the nuanced skill required in livestock management.