
Overview
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- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
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Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2009
Book Chapter
Improving the meat quality of venison and other exotic game
Hoffman, L. C. and Mcmillin, K. W. (2009). Improving the meat quality of venison and other exotic game. Improving the Sensory and Nutritional Quality of Fresh Meat. (pp. 447-475) Elsevier Inc.. doi: 10.1533/9781845695439.3.447
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
2008
Journal Article
Sensory and preference testing of selected beef muscles infused with a phosphate and lactate blend
Hoffman, L. C., Muller, M. and Vermaak, A. (2008). Sensory and preference testing of selected beef muscles infused with a phosphate and lactate blend. Meat Science, 80 (4), 1055-1060. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2008.04.025
2008
Journal Article
Effects of post mortem temperature on rigor tension, shortening and pH in ostrich muscle
Botha, S. St C., Hoffman, L. C. and Britz, T. J. (2008). Effects of post mortem temperature on rigor tension, shortening and pH in ostrich muscle. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 38 (3), 184-192.
2008
Conference Publication
Value adding and processing of ratite meat: A review
Hoffman, L. C. (2008). Value adding and processing of ratite meat: A review. doi: 10.1071/EA08138
2008
Journal Article
The yield and nutritional value of meat from African ungulates, camelidae, rodents, ratites and reptiles
Hoffman, L. C. (2008). The yield and nutritional value of meat from African ungulates, camelidae, rodents, ratites and reptiles. Meat Science, 80 (1), 94-100. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2008.05.018
2008
Journal Article
Chemical characteristics of blesbok (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) meat
Hoffman, Louwrens C., Smit, Karen and Muller, Nina (2008). Chemical characteristics of blesbok (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) meat. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 21 (4), 315-319. doi: 10.1016/j.jfca.2007.12.003
2008
Journal Article
Physical and sensory meat quality of South African Black ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus), Zimbabwean Blue ostriches (Struthio camelus australis) and their hybrid
Hoffman, L. C., Muller, M., Cloete, S. W.P. and Brand, M. (2008). Physical and sensory meat quality of South African Black ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus), Zimbabwean Blue ostriches (Struthio camelus australis) and their hybrid. Meat Science, 79 (2), 365-374. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.10.022
2008
Journal Article
Physical and chemical properties of male and female mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) meat
Hoffman, Louw C., van Schalkwyk, Sunet and Muller, Nina M. (2008). Physical and chemical properties of male and female mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 38 (1), 11-16. doi: 10.3957/0379-4369-38.1.11
2008
Journal Article
Live weight and reproduction performance of Zimbabwean Blue and South African Black ostriches
Cloete, S. W.P., Brand, M. M., Hoffman, L. C. and Muller, M. (2008). Live weight and reproduction performance of Zimbabwean Blue and South African Black ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 38 (1), 65-73. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v38i1.4111
2008
Journal Article
Carcass characteristics and meat quality of progeny of five Merino dam lines, crossed with dormer and suffolk sires
Cloete, J. J.E., Hoffman, L. C. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2008). Carcass characteristics and meat quality of progeny of five Merino dam lines, crossed with dormer and suffolk sires. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 38 (4), 355-366.
2007
Journal Article
Production of salami from beef, horse, mutton, Blesbok (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) and Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) with bacteriocinogenic strains of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus curvatus
Todorov, S. D., Koep, K. S.C., Van Reenen, C. A., Hoffman, L. C., Slinde, E. and Dicks, L. M.T. (2007). Production of salami from beef, horse, mutton, Blesbok (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) and Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) with bacteriocinogenic strains of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus curvatus. Meat Science, 77 (3), 405-412. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.04.007
2007
Journal Article
Identification of myosin heavy chain isoforms in skeletal muscle of four Southern African wild ruminants
Kohn, Tertius A., Hoffman, Louw C. and Myburgh, Kathryn H. (2007). Identification of myosin heavy chain isoforms in skeletal muscle of four Southern African wild ruminants. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - A Molecular and Integrative Physiology, 148 (2), 399-407. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2007.05.028
2007
Journal Article
Physical and chemical quality characteristics of warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) meat
Hoffman, L. C. and Sales, J. (2007). Physical and chemical quality characteristics of warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) meat. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 19 (10).
2007
Journal Article
Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 3: Fatty acid composition as influenced by age, gender and production region
Hoffman, L. C., Kroucamp, M. and Manley, M. (2007). Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 3: Fatty acid composition as influenced by age, gender and production region. Meat Science, 76 (4), 768-773. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.019
2007
Journal Article
Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 4: Sensory meat evaluation as influenced by age, gender and production region
Hoffman, L. C., Kroucamp, M. and Manley, M. (2007). Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 4: Sensory meat evaluation as influenced by age, gender and production region. Meat Science, 76 (4), 774-778. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.020
2007
Journal Article
Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 1: Physical meat attributes as influenced by age, gender and production region
Hoffman, L. C., Kroucamp, M. and Manley, M. (2007). Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 1: Physical meat attributes as influenced by age, gender and production region. Meat Science, 76 (4), 755-761. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.017
2007
Journal Article
Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 2: Chemical composition of springbok meat as influenced by age, gender and production region
Hoffman, L. C., Kroucamp, M. and Manley, M. (2007). Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 2: Chemical composition of springbok meat as influenced by age, gender and production region. Meat Science, 76 (4), 762-767. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.018
2007
Journal Article
Anti-nutritional factors in canola produced in the Western and Southern Cape areas of South Africa
Brand, T. S., Smith, N. and Hoffman, L. C. (2007). Anti-nutritional factors in canola produced in the Western and Southern Cape areas of South Africa. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 37 (1), 45-50.
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Supervision
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- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
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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
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
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Doctor Philosophy
New strategies for improving the texture and acceptance of plant-based foods
Associate Advisor
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
Enquiries
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- animal science
- exotic meats
- food science
- goats
- insects
- Meat Science
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