Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending August 1 were 454,100 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 69,600 pieces.

The most recent reports on hide prices showed heavy Texas steers weighing 60-62 now costing $16.50. 

Cow hide prices remained at $14 for northern dairy cows, $13.50 for south-west dairy cows, $7 for northern branded cows and $6.50 for south-west branded cows, with weights of 50-52 pounds in each case.

The source of all these figures is the US Department of Agriculture. Please note that the prices quoted represent ‘ballpark’ figures.

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