Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
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Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2011
Conference Publication
Essential food safety management points in the supply chain of game meat in South Africa
Bekker, Johan L., Hoffman, Louw C. and Jooste, Piet J. (2011). Essential food safety management points in the supply chain of game meat in South Africa. 1st International Conference of the International-Research-Forum-on-Game-Meat-Hygiene (IRFGMH) on Game Meat Hygiene in Focus, Brno Czech Republic, Jun 18-19, 2009. WAGENINGEN: WAGENINGEN ACAD PUBL.
2010
Journal Article
Chemical characteristics of red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus caama) meat
Hoffman, L. C., Smit, K. and Muller, N. (2010). Chemical characteristics of red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus caama) meat. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 40 (3), 221-228.
2010
Journal Article
The contribution of wildlife to sustainable natural resource utilization in Namibia: A review
van Schalkwyk, Diana L. Schalkwyk, McMillin, Kenneth, Witthuhn, R. Corli and Hoffman, Louw C. (2010). The contribution of wildlife to sustainable natural resource utilization in Namibia: A review. Sustainability, 2 (11), 3479-3499. doi: 10.3390/su2113479
2010
Journal Article
Comparison of the effects of different transport conditions and lairage times in a Mediterranean climate in South Africa on the meat quality of commercially crossbred Large white x Landrace pigs
Hoffman, L. C. and Fisher, P. (2010). Comparison of the effects of different transport conditions and lairage times in a Mediterranean climate in South Africa on the meat quality of commercially crossbred Large white x Landrace pigs. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association-Tydskrif van Die Suid-Afrikaanse Veterinere Vereniging, 81 (4), 224-227.
2010
Journal Article
Bruising on ostrich carcasses and the implications on the microbiology and losses in utilizable meat when removing them post-evisceration or post-chilling
Hoffman, L. C., Britz, T. J. and Schnetler, D. C. (2010). Bruising on ostrich carcasses and the implications on the microbiology and losses in utilizable meat when removing them post-evisceration or post-chilling. Meat Science, 86 (2), 398-404. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2010.05.024
2010
Conference Publication
Effect of ethanol vapour on leaf blackening of selected Protea species
Windell, N. E., Stephens, I. A., Jacobs, G. and Hoffman, L. (2010). Effect of ethanol vapour on leaf blackening of selected Protea species. 9th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch South Africa, Sep 03-06, 2008. LEUVEN 1: INT SOC HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE.
2010
Journal Article
A comparison between the effects of day and night cropping on gemsbok (Oryx gazella) meat quality
Hoffman, L. C. and Laubscher, L. L. (2010). A comparison between the effects of day and night cropping on gemsbok (Oryx gazella) meat quality. Meat Science, 85 (2), 356-362. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2010.02.003
2010
Conference Publication
Molecular analysis of six skeletal muscles of the African cheetah, a case study
Brooks, Naomi Elisabeth, Hoffman, Louw and Myburgh, Kathy H. (2010). Molecular analysis of six skeletal muscles of the African cheetah, a case study. BETHESDA: FEDERATION AMER SOC EXP BIOL.
2010
Journal Article
Comparison of the effects of different transport conditions and lairage times in a Mediterranean climate in South Africa on the meat quality of commercially crossbred Large white x Landrace pigs
Hoffman, L. C. and Fisher, P. (2010). Comparison of the effects of different transport conditions and lairage times in a Mediterranean climate in South Africa on the meat quality of commercially crossbred Large white x Landrace pigs. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 81 (4), 225-227. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v81i4.152
2010
Journal Article
Preliminary results on the description of body composition change in ostriches (Struthio camelus) under optimal feeding conditions
Kritzinger, W. J., Brand, T. S., Gous, R. M., Hoffman, L. C. and Mellett, F. D. (2010). Preliminary results on the description of body composition change in ostriches (Struthio camelus) under optimal feeding conditions. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 40 (5SUPPL.1), 429-433.
2010
Journal Article
Physical and sensory characteristics of blesbok (damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) meat
Hoffman, Louw C., Smit, Karen and Muller, Nina M. (2010). Physical and sensory characteristics of blesbok (damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 40 (2), 158-162. doi: 10.3957/056.040.0207
2010
Journal Article
The effect of age and gender on the fat distribution in Merino lambs
van der Westhuizen, E. J., Brand, T. S., Hoffman, L. C. and Aucamp, B. B. (2010). The effect of age and gender on the fat distribution in Merino lambs. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 40 (5SUPPL.1), 459-461.
2010
Journal Article
Prevalent organisms on ostrich carcasses found in a commercial abattoir
Hoffman, L. C., Britz, T. J. and Schnetler, D. C. (2010). Prevalent organisms on ostrich carcasses found in a commercial abattoir. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 81 (3), 151-155. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v81i3.138
2009
Journal Article
The effect of porcine somatotropin (pST) and gender on production parameters and tissue yield of pigs slaughtered at 135 kg live weight
Pieterse, E., Swarts, I. C. and Hoffman, L. C. (2009). The effect of porcine somatotropin (pST) and gender on production parameters and tissue yield of pigs slaughtered at 135 kg live weight. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 39 (4), 286-295.
2009
Journal Article
Meat quality of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and impala (Aepyceros melampus): Carcass yield, physical quality and chemical composition of kudu and impala Longissimus dorsi muscle as affected by gender and age
Hoffman, L. C., Mostert, A. C., Kidd, M. and Laubscher, L. L. (2009). Meat quality of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and impala (Aepyceros melampus): Carcass yield, physical quality and chemical composition of kudu and impala Longissimus dorsi muscle as affected by gender and age. Meat Science, 83 (4), 788-795. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2009.08.022
2009
Journal Article
Meat quality of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and impala (Aepyceros melampus): The effect of gender and age on the fatty acid profile, cholesterol content and sensory characteristics of kudu and impala meat
Hoffman, L. C., Mostert, A. C. and Laubscher, L. L. (2009). Meat quality of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and impala (Aepyceros melampus): The effect of gender and age on the fatty acid profile, cholesterol content and sensory characteristics of kudu and impala meat. Meat Science, 83 (4), 737-743. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2009.08.026
2009
Journal Article
Effect of bleeding method and low voltage electrical stimulation on meat quality of ostriches
Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, S. W.P., van Schalkwyk, S. J. and Botha S.St.C., S. S.C. (2009). Effect of bleeding method and low voltage electrical stimulation on meat quality of ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 39 (3), 206-213.
2009
Journal Article
Ostrich leather quality: A review
Engelbrecht, A., Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, S. W.P. and Van Schalkwyk, S. J. (2009). Ostrich leather quality: A review. Animal Production Science, 49 (7), 549-557. doi: 10.1071/EA08255
2009
Journal Article
Comparing the effects on meat quality of conventional hunting and night cropping of impala (Aepyceros melampus)
Hoffman, Louw C. and Laubscher, Liesel L. (2009). Comparing the effects on meat quality of conventional hunting and night cropping of impala (Aepyceros melampus). African Journal of Wildlife Research, 39 (1), 39-47. doi: 10.3957/056.039.0105
2009
Book Chapter
Improving the quality of meat from ratites
Mcmillin, K. W. and Hoffman, L. C. (2009). Improving the quality of meat from ratites. Improving the Sensory and Nutritional Quality of Fresh Meat. (pp. 418-446) Elsevier Inc.. doi: 10.1533/9781845695439.3.418
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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
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
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Doctor Philosophy
New strategies for improving the texture and acceptance of plant-based foods
Associate Advisor
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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
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: 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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