The Presho Livestock Auction, Presho, S.D., reported receipts of 2,424 head Aug. 18, according to the USDA Market News Service, Sioux Falls, S.D.

There were no trends established, because the last feeder auction was a month ago. Numerous potloads were on offer. The offering included 42% steers, 58% heifers, with 100% 600 pounds and over.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 708 to 734 lbs., 116.85 to 119.25 (117.38); 866 to 897 lbs., 105.25 to 110.90 (109.32); 902 to 928 lbs., 102.25 to 108.60 (106.80); 42 head, 959 lbs., 104.30; 12 head, 1041 lbs., 97.75; 5 head, 1161 lbs., 86.75. Medium and large frame 1 and 2, 757 to 780 lbs., 110.00 to 112.25 (112.06); 817 to 849 lbs., 109.25 to 111.25 (110.38); 27 head, 867 lbs., 100.75; 914 to 916 lbs., 102.50 to 103.50 (103.23).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 668 to 697 lbs., 116.50 to 118.50 (116.69); 700 to 723 lbs., 108.50 to 113.50 (111.74); 755 to 786 lbs., 108.00 to 112.25 (110.39); 801 to 823 lbs., 106.25 to 109.00 (107.92); 870 to 899 lbs., 102.75 to 105.70 (104.13); 903 to 915 lbs., 102.60 to 103.00 (102.87); 960 to 979 lbs., 98.75 to 101.00 (99.99); 30 head, 1017 lbs., 94.85. Medium and large frame 1 and 2, 26 head, 794 lbs., 108.85.

Date: 8/25/05