Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Carcass and meat quality attributes of Malawi Zebu steers fed Vachellia polyacantha leaves or Adansonia digitata seed as alternative protein sources to Glycine max
Chingala, G., Raffrenato, E., Dzama, K., Hoffman, L. C. and Mapiye, C. (2019). Carcass and meat quality attributes of Malawi Zebu steers fed Vachellia polyacantha leaves or Adansonia digitata seed as alternative protein sources to Glycine max. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 49 (2), 396-402. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v49i2.18
2018
Journal Article
Feather and skin development of ostriches Struthio camelus
Brand, Tertius S., Kritzinger, Werné J., van der Merwe, Daniel A., Muller, Anieka, Hoffman, Louw C. and Niemann, Gert J. (2018). Feather and skin development of ostriches Struthio camelus. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 89 a1556. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v89i0.1556
2018
Journal Article
Physico-chemical composition and oxidative stability of South African beef, game, ostrich and pork droëwors
Mukumbo, Felicitas E., Arnaud, Elodie, Collignan, Antoine, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Descalzo, Adriana M. and Muchenje, Voster (2018). Physico-chemical composition and oxidative stability of South African beef, game, ostrich and pork droëwors. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55 (12), 4833-4840. doi: 10.1007/s13197-018-3417-2
2018
Journal Article
Changes in the physico-chemical attributes through processing of salami made from blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), eland (Taurotragus oryx), fallow deer (Dama dama), springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) and black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) in comparison to pork
Chakanya, Chido, Arnaud, Elodie, Muchenje, Voster and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). Changes in the physico-chemical attributes through processing of salami made from blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), eland (Taurotragus oryx), fallow deer (Dama dama), springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) and black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) in comparison to pork. Meat Science, 146, 87-92. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.07.034
2018
Journal Article
Quality characteristics of Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) meat
Rudman, Monlee, Leslie, Alison J., van der Rijst, Marieta and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). Quality characteristics of Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) meat. Meat Science, 145, 266-272. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.07.001
2018
Journal Article
Rabbit meat production and processing in China
Li, Shaobo, Zeng, Weicai, Li, Ruolin, Hoffman, Louwrens C., He, Zhifei, Sun, Qun and Li, Hongjun (2018). Rabbit meat production and processing in China. Meat Science, 145, 320-328. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.06.037
2018
Journal Article
The effects of quercetin supplementation on New Zealand White grower rabbit carcass and meat quality - a short communication
North, M. K., Zotte, A. Dalle and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). The effects of quercetin supplementation on New Zealand White grower rabbit carcass and meat quality - a short communication. Meat Science, 145, 363-366. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.07.014
2018
Journal Article
Carcass and meat characteristics from farm-raised and wild fallow deer (Dama dama) and red deer (Cervus elaphus): a review
Kudrnáčová, Eva, Bartoň, Luděk, Bureš, Daniel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). Carcass and meat characteristics from farm-raised and wild fallow deer (Dama dama) and red deer (Cervus elaphus): a review. Meat Science, 141, 9-27. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.02.020
2018
Journal Article
Nutrients composition in fit snacks made from ostrich, beef and chicken dried meat
Zdanowska-Sąsiadek, Żaneta, Marchewka, Joanna, Horbańczuk, Jarosław, Wierzbicka, Agnieszka, Lipińska, Paulina, Jóźwik, Artur, Atanasov, Atanas, Huminiecki, Łukasz, Sieroń, Aleksander, Sieroń, Karolina, Strzałkowska, Nina, Stelmasiak, Adrian, De Smet, Stefaan, Van Hecke, Thomas and Hoffman, Louwrens (2018). Nutrients composition in fit snacks made from ostrich, beef and chicken dried meat. Molecules, 23 (6) 1267, 1267. doi: 10.3390/molecules23061267
2018
Journal Article
The effect of dietary energy content on quality characteristics of Boer goat meat
Brand, Tertius S., Van Der Merwe, Daniel A., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Geldenhuys, Greta (2018). The effect of dietary energy content on quality characteristics of Boer goat meat. Meat Science, 139, 74-81. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.01.018
2018
Journal Article
Sensory quality and fatty acid content of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat: influence of farm location and sex
Neethling, Jeannine, Muller, Magdalena, van der Rijst, Marieta and Hoffman, Louwrens C (2018). Sensory quality and fatty acid content of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat: influence of farm location and sex. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 98 (7), 2548-2556. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8743
2018
Journal Article
Effects of production systems on the carcass and meat quality characteristics of spent laying hens
Semwogerere, F., Neethling, J., Muchenje, V. and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). Effects of production systems on the carcass and meat quality characteristics of spent laying hens. Poultry Science, 97 (6), 1990-1997. doi: 10.3382/ps/pey074
2018
Journal Article
African elephants ( Loxodonta africana ) display remarkable olfactory acuity in human scent matching to sample performance
von Dürckheim, Katharina E.M., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Leslie, Alison, Hensman, Michael C., Hensman, Sean, Schultz, Kip and Lee, Stephen (2018). African elephants ( Loxodonta africana ) display remarkable olfactory acuity in human scent matching to sample performance. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 200, 123-129. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2017.12.004
2018
Journal Article
Physical quality attributes of male and female wild fallow deer (Dama dama) muscles
Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè, Fitzhenry, Leon Brett, Muchenje, Voster, Bureš, Daniel, Kotrba, Radim and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). Physical quality attributes of male and female wild fallow deer (Dama dama) muscles. Meat Science, 137, 168-175. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2017.11.031
2018
Journal Article
Insects as human food; from farm to fork : Insects as human food
Bessa, Leah Wilson, Pieterse, Elsje, Sigge, Gunnar and Hoffman, Louw Christiaan (2018). Insects as human food; from farm to fork : Insects as human food. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100 (14), 5017-5022. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8860
2018
Journal Article
Importance and implications of antibiotic resistance development in livestock and wildlife farming in South Africa: a review
Van den Honert, M.S., Gouws, P.A. and Hoffman, L.C. (2018). Importance and implications of antibiotic resistance development in livestock and wildlife farming in South Africa: a review. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (3), 401-412. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i3.1
2018
Journal Article
The influence of different dietary energy concentrations on the production parameters of feedlot ostriches
Brand, T.S., Viviers, S.F., Van der Merwe, J and Hoffman, L.C. (2018). The influence of different dietary energy concentrations on the production parameters of feedlot ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (1), 162-169. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i1.18
2018
Journal Article
Effects of varying sweet lupin dietary inclusion levels on feather classes, leather traits and meat composition of feedlot ostriches
Brand, T.S., Engelbrecht, J.A., Van der Merwe, J and Hoffman, L.C. (2018). Effects of varying sweet lupin dietary inclusion levels on feather classes, leather traits and meat composition of feedlot ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (1), 186. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i1.20
2018
Journal Article
Feed preference of grower ostriches consuming diets differing in Lupinus angustifolius inclusion levels
Brand, T.S., Engelbrecht, J.A., Van der Merwe, J and Hoffman, L.C. (2018). Feed preference of grower ostriches consuming diets differing in Lupinus angustifolius inclusion levels. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (1), 170. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i1.19
2018
Journal Article
The truth is in the isotopes: Authenticating regionally unique South African lamb
Erasmus, Sara W., Muller, Magdalena, Butler, Mike and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). The truth is in the isotopes: Authenticating regionally unique South African lamb. Food Chemistry, 239, 926-934. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.07.026
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Extrinsic and intrinsic factors that influence the meat quality of goat fresh meat and products.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of physiological status on goat methane emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, Dr Anne Beasley, Dr Sarah Meale
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Doctor Philosophy
Screening for plastic and persistent contaminants in food and feed derived from black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) reared on food waste.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
New strategies for improving the texture and acceptance of plant-based foods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Stokes, Professor Heather Smyth
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae as a Protein Source in Broiler Diets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh
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Doctor Philosophy
Alternative protein ingredients to replace soybean meal for sustainable livestock production systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Optimising and industrialising black soldier fly (BSF) production -redirecting food waste to livestock feed production using insects
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Australian Native Plants (Kakadu plum and Davidson plum) on the Safety and Quality of Value-added Meat Products
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Proximate factors of "Mushy Tuna Syndrome" in Skipjack Tuna and an Amelioration Plan for South Pacific Fishers and Processors.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Simone Blomberg, Dr Matthew Holden, Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Nutritional and Functional Quality of Flour and Proteins from Australian Acacia seed
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mike Gidley, Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
Media
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- exotic meats
- food science
- goats
- insects
- Meat Science
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