Slight hide price increases for butt branded steer and native heifers

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Slight hide price increases for butt branded steer and native heifers

Some US packers reported slight price increases at the start of the week on Monday October 7, but a few traders reported price decreases as well. Multiple sources reported buyers remained active in the market before the material becomes lesser-quality, winter month hides, but were firm on holding prices nearly steady to last-traded levels.

Regular weight heavy native steer hides were reported at $27 per piece and $28 per piece by two separate traders, down by $0.50-1.50 per piece drop from Friday...

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