Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending September 26 were 450,700 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 282,600 pieces.

The most recent reports on hide prices showed butt-branded steers weighing 63-65 pounds still costing $26 per piece, but showed heavy Texas steers weighing 60-62 pounds up slightly at $17.50 per piece. Colorado branded steers weighing 64-66 pounds were at $21.50.

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