Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending December 26 were 324,700 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 29,500 pieces.

The most recent reports on hide prices showed butt-branded steers weighing 66-68 pounds at $26 per piece, Colorado branded steers of the same weight and $20, while heavy Texas steers weighing 60-62 went back down to $17.50 per piece. 

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