
Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2015
Journal Article
Influence of frozen storage on the fatty acid composition of ostrich meat enriched with linseed and rapeseed
Horbańczuk, J. O., Poławska, E., Wójcik, A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2015). Influence of frozen storage on the fatty acid composition of ostrich meat enriched with linseed and rapeseed. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 45 (2), 129-136. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v45i2.3
2014
Journal Article
The role of traditional and non-traditional meat animals in feeding a growing and evolving world
Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2014). The role of traditional and non-traditional meat animals in feeding a growing and evolving world. Animal Frontiers, 4 (4), 6-12. doi: 10.2527/af.2014-0027
2014
Journal Article
The carcass quality, meat quality and sensory characteristics of broilers raised on diets containing either Musca domestica larvae meal, fish meal or soya bean meal as the main protein source
Pieterse, E., Pretorius, Q., Hoffman, L. C. and Drew, D. W. (2014). The carcass quality, meat quality and sensory characteristics of broilers raised on diets containing either Musca domestica larvae meal, fish meal or soya bean meal as the main protein source. Animal Production Science, 54 (5), 622-628. doi: 10.1071/AN13073
2014
Journal Article
The growth response of ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) chicks fed on diets with three different dietary protein and amino acid concentrations
Carstens, P. D., Sharifi, A. R., Brand, T. S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2014). The growth response of ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) chicks fed on diets with three different dietary protein and amino acid concentrations. British Poultry Science, 55 (4), 510-517. doi: 10.1080/00071668.2014.933772
2014
Journal Article
Lipid and protein stability and sensory evaluation of ostrich (Struthio camelus) droëwors with the addition of rooibos tea extract (Aspalathus linearis) as a natural antioxidant
Hoffman, Louwrens C., Jones, Maxine, Muller, Nina, Joubert, Elizabeth and Sadie, Annalene (2014). Lipid and protein stability and sensory evaluation of ostrich (Struthio camelus) droëwors with the addition of rooibos tea extract (Aspalathus linearis) as a natural antioxidant. Meat Science, 96 (3), 1289-1296. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.10.036
2014
Journal Article
Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on growth performance, apparent digestibility, digestive organ size and carcass yield in broiler chickens
Nkukwana, T. T., Muchenje, V., Pieterse, E., Masika, P. J., Mabusela, T. P., Hoffman, L. C. and Dzama, K. (2014). Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on growth performance, apparent digestibility, digestive organ size and carcass yield in broiler chickens. Livestock Science, 161 (1), 139-146. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2014.01.001
2014
Journal Article
Reply to FD Mellett's comments to article: a high incidence of species substitution and mislabeling detected in meat products sold in South Africa
Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè, Steinman, Harris A. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2014). Reply to FD Mellett's comments to article: a high incidence of species substitution and mislabeling detected in meat products sold in South Africa. Food Control, 37 (1), 415-416. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2013.09.002
2014
Journal Article
Impact of season on the chemical composition of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles
Neethling, Jeannine, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Britz, Trevor J (2014). Impact of season on the chemical composition of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 94 (3), 424-431. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6281
2014
Journal Article
The effect of different dietary vitamin and mineral levels on certain production parameters, including egg shell characteristics of breeding ostriches
Brand, T. S., Tesselaar, G. A., Hoffman, L. C. and Brand, Z. (2014). The effect of different dietary vitamin and mineral levels on certain production parameters, including egg shell characteristics of breeding ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 44 (5), S51-S57. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v44i5.11
2014
Journal Article
Sensory profiling of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat
Geldenhuys, G., Hoffman, L. C. and Muller, M. (2014). Sensory profiling of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat. Food Research International, 64, 25-33. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2014.06.005
2014
Journal Article
The effect of dietary energy concentrations on production variables of ostrich chicks (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)
Brand, T. S., Carstens, P. D. and Hoffman, L. C. (2014). The effect of dietary energy concentrations on production variables of ostrich chicks (Struthio camelus var. domesticus). British Poultry Science, 55 (5), 610-618. doi: 10.1080/00071668.2014.956286
2014
Journal Article
Impact of season on the fatty acid profiles of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles
Neethling, J., Britz, T. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2014). Impact of season on the fatty acid profiles of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles. Meat Science, 98 (4), 599-606. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2014.06.030
2014
Journal Article
The effect of moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation on tibia strength, morphology and inorganic content of broiler chickens
Nkukwana, T. T., Muchenje, V., Masika, P. J., Hoffman, L. C. and Dzama, K. (2014). The effect of moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation on tibia strength, morphology and inorganic content of broiler chickens. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 44 (3), 228-239. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v44i3.4
2014
Journal Article
Fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of breast meat from broiler chickens supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaf meal over a period of refrigeration
Nkukwana, T. T., Muchenje, V., Masika, P. J., Hoffman, L. C., Dzama, K. and Descalzo, A. M. (2014). Fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of breast meat from broiler chickens supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaf meal over a period of refrigeration. Food Chemistry, 142, 255-261. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.07.059
2014
Book Chapter
Game and exotic animals
Hoffman, L. C. and Cawthorn, D. (2014). Game and exotic animals. Encyclopedia of meat sciences. (pp. 345-356) Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-384731-7.00081-7
2013
Journal Article
Exotic protein sources to meet all needs
Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Cawthorn, Donna (2013). Exotic protein sources to meet all needs. Meat Science, 95 (4), 764-771. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.04.027
2013
Journal Article
The effect of season, sex, and portion on the carcass characteristics, pH, color, and proximate composition of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat
Geldenhuys, Greta, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Muller, Nina (2013). The effect of season, sex, and portion on the carcass characteristics, pH, color, and proximate composition of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat. Poultry Science, 92 (12), 3283-3291. doi: 10.3382/ps.2013-03443
2013
Journal Article
Scale effects between body size and limb design in quadrupedal mammals
Kilbourne, Brandon M. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2013). Scale effects between body size and limb design in quadrupedal mammals. PLoS ONE, 8 (11) e78392, e78392. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0078392
2013
Journal Article
Aspects of the nutritional value of cooked Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat compared with other well-known fowl species
Geldenhuys, Greta, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Muller, Nina (2013). Aspects of the nutritional value of cooked Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat compared with other well-known fowl species. Poultry Science, 92 (11), 3050-3059. doi: 10.3382/ps.2013-03342
2013
Journal Article
The effect of dietary energy and the inclusion of a β-adrenergic agonist in the diet on the meat quality of feedlot lambs
Brand, T. S., Genis, M. P., Hoffman, L. C., van de Vyver, W. F.J., Swart, R. and Jordaan, G. F. (2013). The effect of dietary energy and the inclusion of a β-adrenergic agonist in the diet on the meat quality of feedlot lambs. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 43 (5), S140-S145. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v43i5.27
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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
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
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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
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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