Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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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.
2004
Journal Article
Slaughter traits of Merino sheep divergently selected for multiple rearing ability
Cloete, J. J.E., Cloete, S. W.P., Hoffman, L. C. and Fourie, J. E. (2004). Slaughter traits of Merino sheep divergently selected for multiple rearing ability. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (3), 189-196.
2004
Journal Article
Chemical composition of two muscles of the common duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia)
Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Ferreira, Abraham V. (2004). Chemical composition of two muscles of the common duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 84 (12), 1541-1544. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.1813
2004
Journal Article
A comparison between the body composition, carcass characteristics and retail cuts of South African Mutton Merino and Dormer sheep
Cloete, J. J.E., Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, S. W.P. and Fourie, J. E. (2004). A comparison between the body composition, carcass characteristics and retail cuts of South African Mutton Merino and Dormer sheep. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (1), 44-51.
2004
Journal Article
The roles of the proteasome, and cathepsins B, L, H and D, in ostrich meat tenderisation
Thomas, Adele R., Gondoza, Hatizivi, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Oosthuizen, Vaughan and Naudé, Ryno J. (2004). The roles of the proteasome, and cathepsins B, L, H and D, in ostrich meat tenderisation. Meat Science, 67 (1), 113-120. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2003.10.001
2004
Journal Article
Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa (vol 33, pg 125, 2003)
Hoffman, LC, Crafford, K, Muller, N and Schutte, DW (2004). Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa (vol 33, pg 125, 2003). South African Journal of Wildlife Research, 34 (1), 103-103.
2004
Journal Article
The retail of South African game meat: Current trade and marketing trends
Hoffman, L. C., Muller, M., De Schutte, W. and Crafford, K. (2004). The retail of South African game meat: Current trade and marketing trends. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 34 (2), 123-134.
2004
Journal Article
Effect of chronological age of beef steers of different maturity types on their growth and carcass characteristics when finished on natural pastures in the arid sub-tropics of South Africa
Du Plessis, I. and Hoffman, L. C. (2004). Effect of chronological age of beef steers of different maturity types on their growth and carcass characteristics when finished on natural pastures in the arid sub-tropics of South Africa. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v34i1.3803
2004
Journal Article
Use of bacteriocin-producing starter cultures of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus curvatus in production of ostrich meat salami
Dicks, L. M.T., Mellett, F. D. and Hoffman, L. C. (2004). Use of bacteriocin-producing starter cultures of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus curvatus in production of ostrich meat salami. Meat Science, 66 (3), 703-708. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2003.07.002
2004
Journal Article
Effect of age on leather and skin traits of slaughter ostriches
Cloete, S. W.P., Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Hoffman, L. C. and Meyer, A. (2004). Effect of age on leather and skin traits of slaughter ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (2), 80-86. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v34i2.3810
2004
Journal Article
Post-mortem changes in the physical meat quality characteristics of refrigerated impala M. Longissimus Dorsi
Hoffman, L. C. (2004). Post-mortem changes in the physical meat quality characteristics of refrigerated impala M. Longissimus Dorsi. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (6SUPPL.2), 26-28.
2004
Journal Article
Erratum: Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa (South African Journal of Wildlife Research (2003) vol. 33 (2) (125-130))
Hoffman, L. C., Cradford, K., Muller, N. and Schutte, D. W. (2004). Erratum: Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa (South African Journal of Wildlife Research (2003) vol. 33 (2) (125-130)). African Journal of Wildlife Research, 34 (1)
2003
Journal Article
Production of five Merino type lines in a terminal crossbreeding system with Dormer or Suffolk sires
Cloete, S. W.P., Cloete, J. J.E., Durand, A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2003). Production of five Merino type lines in a terminal crossbreeding system with Dormer or Suffolk sires. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 33 (4), 223-232.
2003
Journal Article
The growth and carcass and meat characteristics of pigs raised in a free-range or conventional housing system
Hoffman, L. C., Styger, E., Muller, M. and Brand, T. S. (2003). The growth and carcass and meat characteristics of pigs raised in a free-range or conventional housing system. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 33 (3), 166-175.
2003
Journal Article
The effect of rumen inert fat supplementation and protein degradability in starter and finishing diets on veal calf performance
Cruywagen, C. W., Lategan, E. L. and Hoffman, L. C. (2003). The effect of rumen inert fat supplementation and protein degradability in starter and finishing diets on veal calf performance. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 33 (4), 257-265.
2003
Journal Article
A comparison between the effects of two cropping methods on the meat quality of impala (Aepyceros melampus)
Kritzinger, B., Hoffman, L. C. and Ferreira, A. V. (2003). A comparison between the effects of two cropping methods on the meat quality of impala (Aepyceros melampus). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 33 (4), 233-241.
2003
Journal Article
Production efficiency of South African Mutton Merino lambs and Boer goat kids receiving either a low or a high energy feedlot diet
Sheridan, R., Ferreira, A. V. and Hoffman, L. C. (2003). Production efficiency of South African Mutton Merino lambs and Boer goat kids receiving either a low or a high energy feedlot diet. Small Ruminant Research, 50 (1-2), 75-82. doi: 10.1016/S0921-4488(03)00109-3
2003
Journal Article
Erratum: Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 1. Commercial yields and chemical composition (Animal Science (2003) 76( 63-71))
Sheridan, R., Hoffman, L. C. and Ferreira, A. V. (2003). Erratum: Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 1. Commercial yields and chemical composition (Animal Science (2003) 76( 63-71)). Animal Science, 76 (3)
2003
Journal Article
Sensory and functional meat quality characteristics of pork derived from three halothane genotypes
Moelich, E. I., Hoffman, L. C. and Conradie, P. J. (2003). Sensory and functional meat quality characteristics of pork derived from three halothane genotypes. Meat Science, 63 (3), 333-338. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(02)00090-6
2003
Journal Article
Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 1. Commercial yields and chemical composition
Sheridan, R., Hoffman, L. C. and Ferreira, A. V. (2003). Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 1. Commercial yields and chemical composition. Animal Science, 76 (1), 63-71. doi: 10.1017/S1357729800053327
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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, Associate Professor 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
Sensory optimization of plant-based meat analogues: Insights into juiciness, structure, and ingredient behaviour
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, Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Genetically Modified Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) as a Novel Ingredient in Dog Treats and Kibble
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson, Associate Professor 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, Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of physiological status on goat methane emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley, Associate Professor Sarah Meale
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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- animal science
- exotic meats
- food science
- goats
- insects
- Meat Science
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