Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending February 5 were 278,400 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 155,900 pieces.

The most recent reports on hide prices showed butt-branded steers weighing 66-68 pounds at $21 per piece, Colorado branded steers, also at 66-68 pounds, priced at $13.50, and heavy Texas steers weighing 60-62 pounds remaining at $11.50 per piece. 

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