Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Processing of South African biltong – a review
Jones, M., Arnaud, E., Gouws, P. and Hoffman, L.C. (2017). Processing of South African biltong – a review. South African Journal of Animal Science, 47 (6), 743-757. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v47i6.2
2017
Journal Article
Castration of male livestock and the potential of immunocastration to improve animal welfare and production traits: Invited Review
Needham, T., Lambrechts, H. and Hoffman, L.C. (2017). Castration of male livestock and the potential of immunocastration to improve animal welfare and production traits: Invited Review. South African Journal of Animal Science, 47 (6), 731-742. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v47i6.1
2017
Journal Article
Proton-transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) for the authentication of regionally unique South African lamb
Erasmus, Sara W., Muller, Magdalena, Alewijn, Martin, Koot, Alex H., van Ruth, Saskia M. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Proton-transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) for the authentication of regionally unique South African lamb. Food Chemistry, 233, 331-342. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.04.131
2017
Journal Article
What is meat in South Africa?
Erasmus, Sara Wilhelmina and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2017). What is meat in South Africa?. Animal Frontiers, 7 (4), 71-75. doi: 10.2527/af.2017.0449
2017
Journal Article
The effect of age on the carcass composition, portion yield and proximate composition of two rabbit genetic types in South Africa
North, M.K., Nkhabutlane, P. and Hoffman, L.C. (2017). The effect of age on the carcass composition, portion yield and proximate composition of two rabbit genetic types in South Africa. World Rabbit Science, 25 (3), 281-288. doi: 10.4995/wrs.2017.6396
2017
Journal Article
Towards a regional beef carcass classification system for Southern Africa
Chingala, G, Raffrenato, E, Dzama, K, Hoffman, L.C. and Mapiye, C (2017). Towards a regional beef carcass classification system for Southern Africa. South African Journal of Animal Science, 47 (4), 408-423. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v47i4.1
2017
Journal Article
Metal concentrations and toxicity in South African snoek (Thyrsites atun) and yellowtail (Seriola lalandi)
Bosch, Adina C., O'Neill, Bernadette, Kerwath, Sven E., Sigge, Gunnar O. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Metal concentrations and toxicity in South African snoek (Thyrsites atun) and yellowtail (Seriola lalandi). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 122 (1-2), 360-365. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.06.074
2017
Journal Article
Presence, concentration and trends of metals: a baseline study of blacktail (Diplodus sargus capensis) and hottentot (Pachymetopon blochii) along the South African coastline
O'Neill, Bernadette, Bosch, Adina C., Kerwath, Sven E., Sigge, Gunnar O. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Presence, concentration and trends of metals: a baseline study of blacktail (Diplodus sargus capensis) and hottentot (Pachymetopon blochii) along the South African coastline. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 121 (1-2), 352-356. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.06.014
2017
Journal Article
Proximate and fatty acid composition of cooked South African Cape snoek (Thyrsites atun)
Henning, Suné S. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Proximate and fatty acid composition of cooked South African Cape snoek (Thyrsites atun). South African Journal of Science, 113 (5/6) 20160161, 46-49. doi: 10.17159/sajs.2017/20160161
2017
Journal Article
Colour and oxidative stability of mince produced from fresh and frozen/thawed fallow deer (Dama dama) meat
Chakanya, Chido, Arnaud, Elodie, Muchenje, Voster and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Colour and oxidative stability of mince produced from fresh and frozen/thawed fallow deer (Dama dama) meat. Meat Science, 126, 63-72. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.12.008
2017
Journal Article
Deceit with decapods?: evaluating labelling accuracy of crustacean products in South Africa
Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Deceit with decapods?: evaluating labelling accuracy of crustacean products in South Africa. Food Control, 73 (Part B), 741-753. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.09.027
2017
Journal Article
Determinants of smallholder farmers’ perceptions of impact of climate change on beef production in Malawi
Chingala, Gregory, Mapiye, Cletos, Raffrenato, Emiliano, Hoffman, Louw and Dzama, Kennedy (2017). Determinants of smallholder farmers’ perceptions of impact of climate change on beef production in Malawi. Climatic Change, 142 (1-2), 129-141. doi: 10.1007/s10584-017-1924-1
2017
Journal Article
Growth responses of entire and immunocastrated male pigs to dietary protein with and without ractopamine hydrochloride
Needham, T., Hoffman, L. C. and Gous, R. M. (2017). Growth responses of entire and immunocastrated male pigs to dietary protein with and without ractopamine hydrochloride. Animal, 11 (09), 1482-1487. doi: 10.1017/s1751731117000271
2017
Journal Article
Effect of days in feedlot on growth performance and carcass characteristics of Merino, South African Mutton Merino and Dorper lambs
Brand, T.S., Van der Westhuizen, E.J., Van der Merwe, D.A. and Hoffman, L.C. (2017). Effect of days in feedlot on growth performance and carcass characteristics of Merino, South African Mutton Merino and Dorper lambs. South African Journal of Animal Science, 47 (1), 26-33. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v47i1.5
2017
Journal Article
Authentic sheep meat in the European Union: factors influencing and validating its unique meat quality: authentic sheep meat in the European Union
Erasmus, Sara W., Muller, Magdalena and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Authentic sheep meat in the European Union: factors influencing and validating its unique meat quality: authentic sheep meat in the European Union. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 97 (7), 1979-1996. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8180
2017
Journal Article
Exogenous and endogenous factors influencing color of fresh meat from ungulates
Neethling, Nikki E., Suman, Surendranath P., Sigge, Gunnar O., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Hunt, Melvin C. (2017). Exogenous and endogenous factors influencing color of fresh meat from ungulates. Meat and Muscle Biology, 1 (1), 253-275. doi: 10.22175/mmb2017.06.0032
2017
Book Chapter
African game meat and the safety pertaining to free-ranging wildlife: example of a wild suid in South Africa
Hoffman, Louwrens C., Swanepoel, Monlee and Leslie, Alison J. (2017). African game meat and the safety pertaining to free-ranging wildlife: example of a wild suid in South Africa. Game meat hygiene : food safety and security. (pp. 17-50) edited by P. Paulsen, A. Bauer and F.J.M. Smulders. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-840-7_1
2017
Book Chapter
Microbial quality of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat in relation to harvesting and production process
Gouws, Pieter A., Shange, Nompumelelo and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Microbial quality of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat in relation to harvesting and production process. Game meat hygiene : food safety and security. (pp. 223-228) edited by P. Paulsen, A. Bauer and F.J.M. Smulders. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-840-7_14
2017
Book Chapter
The microbial quality of black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) carcasses processed in a South African abattoir
Gouws, Pieter A., Shange, Nompumelelo and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). The microbial quality of black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) carcasses processed in a South African abattoir. Game meat hygiene : food safety and security. (pp. 229-234) edited by P. Paulsen, A. Bauer and F.J.M. Smulders. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-840-7_15
2017
Journal Article
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Organochlorinated Pesticides (OCPs) in Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) from three spatially distinct locations along the coast of South Africa: levels, sources and fish size effect
Rufina C, Chukwumalume, Hoffman C, Louwrens and Opara L, Umezurike (2017). Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Organochlorinated Pesticides (OCPs) in Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) from three spatially distinct locations along the coast of South Africa: levels, sources and fish size effect. Journal of Food Processing & Technology, 08 (01). doi: 10.4172/2157-7110.1000644
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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
Enquiries
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- insects
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