About Meridian Livestock Commission
Serving Central Texas Cattle Producers Since 1984
Meridian Livestock Commission has been bringing cattle buyers and sellers together in Central Texas since 1984.
As a family-owned and operated business, we understand the importance of having a dependable place to market your cattle and people you can trust when you have questions. The Domel family has owned and operated Meridian Livestock Commission since Mike Domel purchased the sale barn from Melvin Bottlinger in 1984.
Who we are
Mike's connection to the barn started years earlier. While attending Tarleton State University, he worked for the Bottlinger family. After graduating, he went to work for Capitol Land & Livestock as a cattle buyer, returning to Meridian every week to purchase cattle. When the opportunity came to purchase the barn himself, he already knew the business, the customers, and the importance of a good livestock market.
Today, that same family commitment continues through the next generation, with a focus on honest cattle marketing, dependable service, and treating every customer like family.
Our Weekly Livestock Auction
Every Monday at 12:30 p.m., we bring cattle buyers and sellers together at our sale barn in Meridian, Texas.
Our buyers include representatives from local and statewide order-buying companies and packing houses. We're known for selling fresh, country cattle, not trader cattle, and for working to provide a fair, dependable market for the producers who bring their cattle through our barn.
We receive cattle on Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday mornings before the sale.
Whether you're bringing a single animal or a full load, we're happy to answer questions about receiving, sorting, marketing, and hauling.
A Livestock Market Built Around Producers
We know that marketing cattle is about more than sale day. It's about making informed decisions for your operation and having people you can call when you need help.
Because our family is involved in cattle production ourselves, we understand the decisions producers face. We're able to offer practical insight from both sides of the business, whether you're preparing cattle for the sale, following the market, or planning your next move.
We want every customer to feel comfortable asking questions, learning the process, and finding the right marketing options for their cattle.
Stay Up to Date With the Cattle Market
We send out our weekly market report every Wednesday, giving cattle producers a look at recent prices and market activity.
Whether you're preparing to sell or simply keeping an eye on the market, our reports are another way to stay informed and make decisions for your operation.
Meet the People Behind Meridian Livestock Commission
When you call Meridian Livestock Commission, you're talking to people who know the cattle business and are involved in the day-to-day work of the sale barn.
Mike Domel
Owner
Mike is the one who started it all. After years of experience as a cattle buyer, he purchased Meridian Livestock Commission in 1984. You'll usually find him deep in conversation about cattle on sale day, visiting with customers and keeping up with the market.
Matthew Domel
Operations
Mike's son, Matthew, helps keep everything moving. From sorting pens and helping customers to talking through the market, Matthew does a little bit of everything behind the scenes to make sure sale day runs smoothly.
Danny Allen
Cattle Marketing & Hauling
Danny joined the team in 2019 and has been around the sale barn for a long time. He's committed to providing buyers and sellers with the best possible experience. Whether you're sorting cattle, discussing the market, or need help hauling your cattle, Danny is someone you can count on.
More Than a Livestock Auction
In addition to our weekly livestock auction, Meridian Livestock Commission offers stock trailers, flatbed trailers, and custom trailer options to help meet the needs of cattle producers and ranchers.
The Domel family is also involved with Double Creek Farms, a registered Angus cattle operation in Bosque County, Texas, where they raise cattle and offer farm-raised beef.
Our involvement in both livestock marketing and cattle production gives us a firsthand understanding of the needs of the people we serve.
Proud to Serve Central Texas
For more than four decades, Meridian Livestock Commission has been a place where cattle producers can bring their cattle, find a market, and visit with people who understand the business.
Some of our customers have been selling with us for years, while others are bringing their first load to the barn. Regardless of the size of your operation or how long you've been in the cattle business, we're happy to visit with you and help you through the process.
We appreciate the trust our customers place in us and look forward to serving Central Texas cattle producers for years to come.
The Art of Bidding
A look at Meridian Livestock Commission 30 years ago. Be sure to take notes on the various bidding styles.
Have Questions About Selling Cattle?
Whether you're preparing for your first trip to the sale barn or have been marketing cattle with us for years, we're here to help.
Give us a call or stop by. We'd be glad to visit with you.