Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending October 10 were 297,900 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 56,900 pieces.

The most recent reports on hide prices showed butt-branded steers weighing 64-66 pounds still costing $26 per piece, Colorado branded steers weighing 64-66 pounds still at $21.50, but heavy Texas steers weighing 60-62 pounds down slightly at $17 per piece. 

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