
Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2012
Journal Article
Parasitic contamination incidences at inspection of harvested springbok (Antidorcas marsupials) and gemsbok (Oryx gazelle) in Namibia
Magwedere, K., Hemberger, H. Y., Khaiseb, S., Hoffman, L. C. and Dziva, F. (2012). Parasitic contamination incidences at inspection of harvested springbok (Antidorcas marsupials) and gemsbok (Oryx gazelle) in Namibia. Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 3 (3) 1000113. doi: 10.4172/2157-7579
2012
Journal Article
An overview of disease-free buffalo breeding projects with reference to the different systems used in South Africa
Laubscher, Liesel and Hoffman, Louwrens (2012). An overview of disease-free buffalo breeding projects with reference to the different systems used in South Africa. Sustainability, 4 (11), 3124-3140. doi: 10.3390/su4113124
2012
Journal Article
Physical and chemical properties of selected beef muscles infused with a phosphate and lactate blend
Hoffman, L. C., Vermaak, A. and Muller, N. (2012). Physical and chemical properties of selected beef muscles infused with a phosphate and lactate blend. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 42 (4), 317-340. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v42i4.1
2012
Journal Article
Effect of transportation on ostrich (Struthio camelus) weight loss and meat quality
Hoffman, L. C., Wolmarans, W. J., Smith, C. and Brand, T. S. (2012). Effect of transportation on ostrich (Struthio camelus) weight loss and meat quality. Animal Production Science, 52 (12), 1153-1162. doi: 10.1071/AN12088
2012
Journal Article
What is the role and contribution of meat from wildlife in providing high quality protein for consumption?
Hoffman, Louw C. and Cawthorn, Donna M. (2012). What is the role and contribution of meat from wildlife in providing high quality protein for consumption?. Animal Frontiers, 2 (4), 40-53. doi: 10.2527/af.2012-0061
2012
Journal Article
Causes of cattle bruising during handling and transport in Namibia
Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Lühl, Juljane (2012). Causes of cattle bruising during handling and transport in Namibia. Meat Science, 92 (2), 115-124. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.04.021
2012
Journal Article
Proximate and fatty acid composition and cholesterol content of different cuts of guinea fowl meat as affected by cooking method
Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Tlhong, Tumelo M. (2012). Proximate and fatty acid composition and cholesterol content of different cuts of guinea fowl meat as affected by cooking method. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 92 (13), 2587-2593. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.5682
2012
Journal Article
Effect of production system on the growth rate, carcass characteristics and carcass composition of Dorper lambs
Cloete, J. J.E., Hoffman, L. C., Claasen, B. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2012). Effect of production system on the growth rate, carcass characteristics and carcass composition of Dorper lambs. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 24 (6).
2012
Journal Article
A comparison between slaughter traits and meat quality of various sheep breeds: wool, dual-purpose and mutton
Cloete, J. J. E., Hoffman, L. C. and Cloete, S. W. P. (2012). A comparison between slaughter traits and meat quality of various sheep breeds: wool, dual-purpose and mutton. Meat Science, 91 (3), 318-324. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.02.010
2012
Journal Article
Meat quality comparison between fresh and frozen/thawed ostrich M. iliofibularis
Leygonie, Coleen, Britz, Trevor J. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2012). Meat quality comparison between fresh and frozen/thawed ostrich M. iliofibularis. Meat Science, 91 (3), 364-368. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.02.020
2012
Journal Article
Advances in the electrical stunning and bleeding of ostriches
Hoffman, L. C. (2012). Advances in the electrical stunning and bleeding of ostriches. Animal Welfare, 21 (SUPPL. 2), 9-13. doi: 10.7120/096272812X13353700593284
2012
Journal Article
Impact of freezing and thawing on the quality of meat: review
Leygonie, Coleen, Britz, Trevor J. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2012). Impact of freezing and thawing on the quality of meat: review. Meat Science, 91 (2), 93-98. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.01.013
2012
Journal Article
The development of ratite production through continued research
Cloete, S. W. P., Brand, T. S., Hoffman, L., Brand, Z., Engelbrecht, A., Bonato, M., Glatz, P. C. and Malecki, I. A. (2012). The development of ratite production through continued research. World's Poultry Science Journal, 68 (2), 323-334. doi: 10.1017/S0043933912000372
2012
Journal Article
A description of body growth and composition of South African black ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) under free-choice feeding conditions
Brand, T. S., Kritzinger, W. J., Hoffman, L. C. and Gous, R. M. (2012). A description of body growth and composition of South African black ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) under free-choice feeding conditions. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 42 (5), 555-558. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v42i5.23
2012
Journal Article
Preliminary results on the effect of the inclusion of cottonseed oilcake meal on the feed intake and growth of slaughter ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)
Brand, T. S., Squizzato, D., Hoffman, L. C. and Dalle Zotte, A. (2012). Preliminary results on the effect of the inclusion of cottonseed oilcake meal on the feed intake and growth of slaughter ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 42 (5S1), 520-523. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v42i5.16
2012
Journal Article
Animal ethics and ecotourism
Hayward, Matt W., Somers, Michael J., Kerley, Graham I. H., Perrin, Mike R., Bester, Marthán N., Dalerum, Fredrik, Do Linh San, Emmanuel, Hoffman, Louw C., Marshal, Jason P., Mills, Michael G. L., Nel, Jan A. J. and Owen-Smith, Norman (2012). Animal ethics and ecotourism. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 42 (2) doi: 10.3957/056.042.0207
2012
Journal Article
Zoonoses: a potential obstacle to the growing wildlife industry of Namibia
Magwedere, Kudakwashe, Hemberger, Maria Y., Hoffman, Louw C. and Dziva, Francis (2012). Zoonoses: a potential obstacle to the growing wildlife industry of Namibia. Infection Ecology and Epidemiology, 2 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.3402/iee.v2i0.18365
2012
Journal Article
The fatty acid composition of muscles and fat depots of ostriches as influenced by genotype
Hoffman, L. C., Brand, M. M., Cloete, S. W.P. and Muller, M. (2012). The fatty acid composition of muscles and fat depots of ostriches as influenced by genotype. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 42 (3), 256-265. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v42i3.7
2011
Journal Article
The influence of season and sex on the carcass yield of common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)
Swanepoel, Monlee, Leslie, Alison J. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2011). The influence of season and sex on the carcass yield of common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus). African Journal of Wildlife Research, 44 (2), 179-188. doi: 10.3957/056.044.0211
2011
Journal Article
Knowledge of stakeholders in the game meat industry and its effect on compliance with food safety standards
Bekker, Johan Leon, Hoffman, Louw C. and Jooste, Piet J. (2011). Knowledge of stakeholders in the game meat industry and its effect on compliance with food safety standards. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 21 (5), 341-363. doi: 10.1080/09603123.2011.552715
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for 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
Enquiries
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- animal science
- exotic meats
- food science
- goats
- insects
- Meat Science
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