Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2013
Journal Article
Physico-chemical shelf-life indicators of meat from broilers given Moringa oleifera leaf meal
Wapi, C., Nkukwana, T. T., Hoffman, L. C., Dzama, K., Pieterse, E., Mabusela, T. and Muchenje, V. (2013). Physico-chemical shelf-life indicators of meat from broilers given Moringa oleifera leaf meal. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 43 (5), S43-S47. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v43i5.8
2013
Journal Article
Carcass composition of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and SA Mutton Merino ram lambs reared under extensive conditions
Burger, A., Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, J. J.E., Muller, M. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2013). Carcass composition of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and SA Mutton Merino ram lambs reared under extensive conditions. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 43 (5 (Supplement 1)), S27-S32. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v43i5.5
2013
Journal Article
The effects of gender, size and life-cycle stage on the chemical composition of smoothhound shark (Mustelus mustelus) meat
Bosch, Adina C., Sigge, Gunnar O., Kerwath, Sven E., Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2013). The effects of gender, size and life-cycle stage on the chemical composition of smoothhound shark (Mustelus mustelus) meat. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 93 (10), 2384-2392. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6100
2013
Journal Article
A high incidence of species substitution and mislabelling detected in meat products sold in South Africa
Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè, Steinman, Harris A. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2013). A high incidence of species substitution and mislabelling detected in meat products sold in South Africa. Food Control, 32 (2), 440-449. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2013.01.008
2013
Journal Article
Effect of dietary linseed and rapeseed supplementation on fatty acid profiles in the ostrich. Part 1. Muscles
Poławska, Ewa, Horbańczuk, Jarosław O., Pierzchała, Mariusz, Strzałkowska, Nina, Jóźwik, Artur, Wójcik, Anna, Pomianowski, Janusz, Gutkowska, Krystyna, Wierzbicka, Agnieszka and Hoffman, Louw C. (2013). Effect of dietary linseed and rapeseed supplementation on fatty acid profiles in the ostrich. Part 1. Muscles. Animal Science Papers and Reports, 31 (3), 239-248.
2013
Journal Article
The hygiene practices of three systems of game meat production in South Africa in terms of animal class and health compliance
Van der Merwe, Maretha, Hoffman, Louw C., Jooste, Piet J. and Calitz, Frikkie Johannes (2013). The hygiene practices of three systems of game meat production in South Africa in terms of animal class and health compliance. Meat Science, 94 (1), 145-152. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.01.011
2013
Journal Article
Gamebirds: a sustainable food source in Southern Africa?
Geldenhuys, Greta, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Muller, Nina (2013). Gamebirds: a sustainable food source in Southern Africa?. Food Security, 5 (2), 235-249. doi: 10.1007/s12571-013-0245-0
2013
Journal Article
Two sampling techniques for game meat
Merwe, Maretha van der, Jooste, Piet J., Hoffman, Louw C. and Calitz, Frikkie J. (2013). Two sampling techniques for game meat. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 84 (1) 536. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v84i1.536
2013
Journal Article
Investigating the contributing factors to postmortem pH changes in springbok, eland, red hartebeest and kudu edible offal
Magwedere, Kudakwashe, Sithole, Fortune, Hoffman, Louw C., Hemberger, Yvonne M. and Dziva, Francis (2013). Investigating the contributing factors to postmortem pH changes in springbok, eland, red hartebeest and kudu edible offal. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 84 (1) 919. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v84i1.919
2013
Journal Article
Nutritional value of cooked offal derived from free-range rams reared in South Africa
Hoffman, L. C., Laubscher, L. L. and Leisegang, K. (2013). Nutritional value of cooked offal derived from free-range rams reared in South Africa. Meat Science, 93 (3), 696-702. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.11.041
2013
Journal Article
Effect of cottonseed oilcake inclusion on ostrich growth performance and meat chemical composition
Dalle Zotte, A., Brand, T. S., Hoffman, L. C., Schoon, K., Cullere, M. and Swart, R. (2013). Effect of cottonseed oilcake inclusion on ostrich growth performance and meat chemical composition. Meat Science, 93 (2), 194-200. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.08.027
2013
Journal Article
Microbiological quality and potential public health risks of export meat from springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in Namibia
Magwedere, K., Shilangale, R., Mbulu, R. S., Hemberger, Y., Hoffman, L. C. and Dziva, F. (2013). Microbiological quality and potential public health risks of export meat from springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in Namibia. Meat Science, 93 (1), 73-78. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.08.007
2013
Journal Article
Lead and cadmium levels in liver, kidney and muscle of harvested wild springbok (Antidorcus marsupialis) under extensive management in southern and southeastern Namibia
Magwedere, K., Shimwino, J., Hemberger, Y., Hoffman, L. C., Midzi, E. M. and Dziva, F. (2013). Lead and cadmium levels in liver, kidney and muscle of harvested wild springbok (Antidorcus marsupialis) under extensive management in southern and southeastern Namibia. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 43 (1), 52-60. doi: 10.3957/056.043.0110
2013
Journal Article
Effects of dietary energy content and provision of beta-adrenergic agonist on the production of feedlot lambs
Brand, T. S., Genis, M. P., Hoffman, L. C., van de Vyver, W. F. J., van der Walt, C. and Jordaan, G. F. (2013). Effects of dietary energy content and provision of beta-adrenergic agonist on the production of feedlot lambs. South African Journal of Animal Science, 43 (5), S135-S139. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v43i5.26
2013
Journal Article
A review of Kudoa-induced myoliquefaction of marine fish species in South Africa and other countries
Henning, Suné S., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Manley, Marena (2013). A review of Kudoa-induced myoliquefaction of marine fish species in South Africa and other countries. South African Journal of Science, 109 (11/12), 1-5. doi: 10.1590/sajs.2013/20120003
2012
Journal Article
Wildlife-associated zoonotic diseases in some southern African countries in relation to game meat safety: a review
Bekker, Johan L., Hoffman, Louw C. and Jooste, Piet J. (2012). Wildlife-associated zoonotic diseases in some southern African countries in relation to game meat safety: a review. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 79 (1) 422. doi: 10.4102/ojvr.v79i1.422
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
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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
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
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
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
Effect of physiological status on goat methane emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: 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
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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- exotic meats
- food science
- goats
- insects
- Meat Science
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