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
Effect of varying levels of protein concentration on production traits of ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)
Brand, T. S., Viviers, S. F., van der Merwe, J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Effect of varying levels of protein concentration on production traits of ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus). South African Journal of Animal Science, 49 (4), 684-696. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v49i4.10
2019
Journal Article
Growth, carcass and meat quality traits of two South African meat rabbit breeds
North, M. K., Zotte, A. Dalle and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Growth, carcass and meat quality traits of two South African meat rabbit breeds. South African Journal of Animal Science, 49 (5), 815-823. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v49i5.4
2019
Journal Article
Changes in pH, colour and the microbiology of black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle with normal and high (DFD) muscle pH
Shange, Nompumelelo, Gouws, Pieter and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Changes in pH, colour and the microbiology of black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle with normal and high (DFD) muscle pH. Meat Science, 147, 13-19. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.08.021
2019
Journal Article
Extending the interval between second vaccination and slaughter: II. Changes in the reproductive capacity of immunocastrated ram lambs
Needham, T., Lambrechts, H. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Extending the interval between second vaccination and slaughter: II. Changes in the reproductive capacity of immunocastrated ram lambs. Animal, 13 (09), 1-10. doi: 10.1017/S1751731118003609
2019
Journal Article
Hermetia illucens larvae reared on different substrates in broiler quail diets: effect on apparent digestibility, feed-choice and growth performance
Woods, M. J., Cullere, M., Van Emmenes, L., Vincenzi, S., Pieterse, E., Hoffman, L. C. and Zotte, A. Dalle (2019). Hermetia illucens larvae reared on different substrates in broiler quail diets: effect on apparent digestibility, feed-choice and growth performance. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 5 (2), 89-98. doi: 10.3920/JIFF2018.0027
2019
Journal Article
An exploratory study into the use of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae in the production of a Vienna-style sausage
Bessa, Leah W., Pieterse, Elsje, Sigge, Gunnar and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). An exploratory study into the use of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae in the production of a Vienna-style sausage. Meat and Muscle Biology, 3 (1), 289-290. doi: 10.22175/mmb2018.11.0038
2019
Journal Article
Profile of cabanossi made with exotic meats and olive oil
Hoffman, L.C., Schoon, K., Rudman, M., Brand, T.S., Dalle Zotte, A. and Cullere, M. (2019). Profile of cabanossi made with exotic meats and olive oil. Meat Science, 147, 20-27. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.08.012
2019
Journal Article
Effect of varying levels of dietary inclusion of sweet lupin on the growth production characteristics of ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)
Brand, T. S., Engelbrecht, J. A., van der Merwe, J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Effect of varying levels of dietary inclusion of sweet lupin on the growth production characteristics of ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 49 (2), 346-362. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v49i2.14
2019
Journal Article
Carcass composition and yields of wild fallow deer (Dama dama) in South Africa
Fitzhenry, Leon B., Cawthorn, Donna M., Muchenje, Voster, Bures, Daniel, Kotrba, Radim and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Carcass composition and yields of wild fallow deer (Dama dama) in South Africa. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 49 (1), 100-110. doi: 10.3957/056.049.0100
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
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
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
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
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The Effect of Inulin as a Cryoprotectant in Conventional Freezing and Rapid Freezing on the Microstructure and Physicochemical Properties of Red Meat
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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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, Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Genetically Modified Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) as a Novel Ingredient in Dog Treats and Kibble
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson, Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh
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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
Alternative protein ingredients to replace soybean meal for sustainable livestock production systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh, Dr Ben Wood
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of physiological status on goat methane emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley, Associate Professor Sarah Meale
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Doctor Philosophy
Nutritional and Physiological Evaluation of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae as an Alternative Protein Source for Sustainable Broiler Production
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh
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Doctor Philosophy
Sensory optimization of plant-based meat analogues: Insights into juiciness, structure, and ingredient behaviour
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Stokes, Professor Heather Smyth
Completed supervision
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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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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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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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- food science
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- insects
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