Hides and Skins:  Net sales of 358,900 pieces were 31 per cent below the previous week and 15 per cent under the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide sales of 307,900 pieces were primarily for China (127,300 pieces) and South Korea (62,800 pieces).  In addition, whole cattle hide sales of 2,400 pieces for delivery in the 2005 marketing year were for Thailand.  Exports of 328,400 pieces were down 36 per cent from the previous week and 26 per cent less than the prior 4-week average.  Whole cattle hide exports of 296,200 pieces were mainly for China (111,600 pieces) and South Korea (64,600 pieces).  

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