Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending December 21 were 268,100 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 144,600 pieces.

The most recent reports on hide prices show levels of between $23.25 and $24.75 for branded Colorado steers with weights of 66-68 pounds, and $18.50 for heavy Texas steers with weights of 60-62 pounds. 

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