Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 266,400 pieces were 28 percent below the previous week and 41 percent under the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 254,300 pieces were primarily for China (74,800 pieces), South Korea (63,000 pieces), and Taiwan (33,000 pieces).  Exports of 409,100 pieces were down 26 percent from the week earlier and 21 percent below the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 400,000 pieces were mainly for China (126,700 pieces), South Korea (114,100 pieces), and Japan (52,600 pieces). 

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