
Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2006
Journal Article
Genetic variation in nodule size at different sites on the skins of slaughter ostriches
Cloete, S. W.P., Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Engelbrecht, A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2006). Genetic variation in nodule size at different sites on the skins of slaughter ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 36 (3), 160-164.
2006
Journal Article
Game and venison - meat for the modern consumer
Hoffman, L. C. and Wiklund, E. (2006). Game and venison - meat for the modern consumer. Meat Science, 74 (1), 197-208. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2006.04.005
2006
Journal Article
Preservation of fish spread with enterocins 1071A and 1071B, two antimicrobial peptides produced by Enterococcus faecalis BFE 1071
Dicks, Leon M. T., Todorov, Svetoslav D., Van Der Merwe, Marla P., Dalton, Anneline and Hoffman, Louw C. (2006). Preservation of fish spread with enterocins 1071A and 1071B, two antimicrobial peptides produced by Enterococcus faecalis BFE 1071. Journal of Food Safety, 26 (3), 173-183. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-4565.2006.00041.x
2006
Journal Article
Sensory properties of hot-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) Muscularis gastrocnemius, pars interna
Hoffman, L. C., Botha, Suné St.C. and Britz, T. J. (2006). Sensory properties of hot-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) Muscularis gastrocnemius, pars interna. Meat Science, 72 (4), 734-740. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2005.10.004
2006
Journal Article
Sensory and physical characteristics of enhanced vs. non-enhanced meat from mature cows
Hoffman, L. C. (2006). Sensory and physical characteristics of enhanced vs. non-enhanced meat from mature cows. Meat Science, 72 (2), 195-202. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2005.06.015
2006
Journal Article
The effects of dietary energy and protein concentrations on ostrich skin quality
Cloete, S. W.P., Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Brand, T. S., Hoffman, L. C. and Nel, C. J. (2006). The effects of dietary energy and protein concentrations on ostrich skin quality. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 36 (1), 40-44. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v36i1.3984
2006
Journal Article
Influence of reproduction traits and pre-weaning growth rate on herd efficiency of different beef breed types in an arid sub-tropical environment
Du Plessis, I., Hoffman, L. C. and Calitz, F. J. (2006). Influence of reproduction traits and pre-weaning growth rate on herd efficiency of different beef breed types in an arid sub-tropical environment. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 36 (2), 89-98. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v36i2.3990
2005
Journal Article
Behaviour of Merinos divergently selected for multiple rearing ability in response to external stimuli
Cloete, J. J E, Cloete, S. W P and Hoffman, L. C. (2005). Behaviour of Merinos divergently selected for multiple rearing ability in response to external stimuli. Small Ruminant Research, 60 (3), 227-236. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2004.12.009
2005
Journal Article
Evaluation of subjectively assessed nodule traits of ostrich skins as influenced by slaughter age
Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Cloete, S. W.P., Hoffman, L. C. and Meyer, A. (2005). Evaluation of subjectively assessed nodule traits of ostrich skins as influenced by slaughter age. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 35 (1), 48-54.
2005
Journal Article
The effect of dietary fish oil rich in n - 3 fatty acids on the organoleptic, fatty acid and physicochemical characteristics of ostrich meat
Hoffman, L. C., Joubert, M., Brand, T. S. and Manley, M. (2005). The effect of dietary fish oil rich in n - 3 fatty acids on the organoleptic, fatty acid and physicochemical characteristics of ostrich meat. Meat Science, 70 (1), 45-53. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.11.019
2005
Journal Article
The effect of feed withdrawal during lairage on meat quality characteristics in ostriches
Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, S. W P and Mellett, F. D. (2005). The effect of feed withdrawal during lairage on meat quality characteristics in ostriches. Meat Science, 69 (4), 647-651. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.10.016
2005
Journal Article
The effects of sex and region on the carcass yield and m longissimus lumborum proximate composition of impala
Hoffman, Louwrens C., Kritzinger, Brian and Ferreira, Abraham V. (2005). The effects of sex and region on the carcass yield and m longissimus lumborum proximate composition of impala. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 85 (3), 391-398. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.1936
2005
Journal Article
Characteristics of impala (Aepyceros melampus) skeletal muscles
Kohn, Tertius A., Kritzinger, Brian, Huffman, Louw C. and Myburgh, Kathryn H. (2005). Characteristics of impala (Aepyceros melampus) skeletal muscles. Meat Science, 69 (2), 277-282. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.07.007
2005
Journal Article
Prediction of the chemical composition of freeze dried ostrich meat with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy
Viljoen, M., Hoffman, L. C. and Brand, T. S. (2005). Prediction of the chemical composition of freeze dried ostrich meat with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Meat Science, 69 (2), 255-261. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.07.008
2005
Journal Article
Associations with rabbits and rabbit meat of three different ethnic groups in Stellenbosch, South Africa
Hoffman, L. C., Vosloo, Charlyn, Nkhabutlane, P. and Schutte, De W. (2005). Associations with rabbits and rabbit meat of three different ethnic groups in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Journal of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences, 33, 63-72. doi: 10.4314/jfecs.v33i1.52865
2005
Journal Article
Prediction of the chemical composition of winter grain and maize with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy
Viljoen, M., Brand, T. S., Brandt, D. A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2005). Prediction of the chemical composition of winter grain and maize with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. South African Journal of Plant and Soil, 22 (2), 89-93. doi: 10.1080/02571862.2005.10634687
2005
Journal Article
Differences in the chemical composition and digestibility of cereal hay and straw produced in a mediterranean rainfall area of South Africa
Viljoen, M., Brand, T. S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2005). Differences in the chemical composition and digestibility of cereal hay and straw produced in a mediterranean rainfall area of South Africa. South African Journal of Plant and Soil, 22 (2), 106-109. doi: 10.1080/02571862.2005.10634690
2005
Journal Article
Consumer expectations, perceptions and purchasing of South African game meat
Hoffman, L. C., Muller, M., Schutte, De W., Calitz, F. J. and Crafford, K. (2005). Consumer expectations, perceptions and purchasing of South African game meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 35 (1), 33-42.
2005
Journal Article
The effects of region and gender on the fatty acid, amino acid, mineral, myoglobin and collagen contents of impala (Aepyceros melampus) meat
Hoffman, L. C., Kritzinger, B. and Ferreira, A. V. (2005). The effects of region and gender on the fatty acid, amino acid, mineral, myoglobin and collagen contents of impala (Aepyceros melampus) meat. Meat Science, 69 (3), 551-558. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.10.006
2004
Journal Article
Relative performance and efficiency of five Merino and Merino-type dam lines in a terminal crossbreeding system with Dormer or Suffolk sires
Cloete, S. W.P., Cloete, J. J.E., Herselman, M. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2004). Relative performance and efficiency of five Merino and Merino-type dam lines in a terminal crossbreeding system with Dormer or Suffolk sires. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (3), 135-143.
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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
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
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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
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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