Overview
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- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
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Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Near infrared spectroscopy as a traceability tool to monitor black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) intended as animal feed
Alagappan, Shanmugam, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Olarte Mantilla, Sandra M., Mikkelsen, Deirdre, James, Peter, Yarger, Olympia and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Near infrared spectroscopy as a traceability tool to monitor black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) intended as animal feed. Applied Sciences, 12 (16) 8168, 8168. doi: 10.3390/app12168168
2022
Journal Article
Toxic metals in meat contributed by helicopter and rifle thoracic killing of game meat animals
Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2022). Toxic metals in meat contributed by helicopter and rifle thoracic killing of game meat animals. Applied Sciences, 12 (16) 8095, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/app12168095
2022
Journal Article
Physical hazards in Aepyceros melampus carcasses killed for meat purposes by aerial and thoracic shots
Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon, Gower, Luzyl Amely, Van der Watt, Marie and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2022). Physical hazards in Aepyceros melampus carcasses killed for meat purposes by aerial and thoracic shots. Applied Sciences, 12 (14) 6861, 6861. doi: 10.3390/app12146861
2022
Journal Article
Unscrambling the provenance of eggs by combining chemometrics and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy
Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan , Ni, Dongdong , Dayananda, Buddhi , Ghafar, N. Abdul and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Unscrambling the provenance of eggs by combining chemometrics and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Sensors, 22 (13) 4988, 4988. doi: 10.3390/s22134988
2022
Journal Article
Inside the egg—demonstrating provenance without the cracking using near infrared spectroscopy
Hoffman, Louw, Ni, Dongdong, Dayananda, Buddhi, AbdulGhafar, Nuratifah and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Inside the egg—demonstrating provenance without the cracking using near infrared spectroscopy. Food Analytical Methods, 15 (11), 3013-3019. doi: 10.1007/s12161-022-02348-6
2022
Journal Article
Using ultrasound to predict fat deposition in growing lambs of different South African sheep breed types
Van Der Merwe, D. A., Brand, T. S., Steyn, S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2022). Using ultrasound to predict fat deposition in growing lambs of different South African sheep breed types. Small Ruminant Research, 210 106670, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106670
2022
Journal Article
Muscle yields and physical meat quality characteristics of hot- vs. cold-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus) meat
Hoffman, Louwrens C., Pretorius, Karla, Gouws, Pieter A., Marais, Jeannine and Needham, Tersia (2022). Muscle yields and physical meat quality characteristics of hot- vs. cold-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus) meat. Meat Science, 187 108770, 108770. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108770
2022
Journal Article
Effects of increasing internal end‐point temperatures on physicochemical and sensory properties of meat: a review
Schwartz, Marbi, Marais, Jeannine, Strydom, Phillip Evert and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2022). Effects of increasing internal end‐point temperatures on physicochemical and sensory properties of meat: a review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 21 (3), 2843-2872. doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.12948
2022
Journal Article
Newly described anatomical opening on forelimb tendon in the artiodactyls and its relation to knee clicks
Pyszko, Martin, Němeček, Petr, Horák, Ondřej, Páral, Václav, Kotrba, Radim, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Robovský, Jan (2022). Newly described anatomical opening on forelimb tendon in the artiodactyls and its relation to knee clicks. Scientific Reports, 12 (1) 4362, 4362. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-08303-z
2022
Journal Article
Differences in meat quality of six muscles obtained from southern African large-frame Indigenous Veld Goat and Boer Goat wethers and bucks
van Wyk, Gertruida L., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Strydom, Phillip E. and Frylinck, Lorinda (2022). Differences in meat quality of six muscles obtained from southern African large-frame Indigenous Veld Goat and Boer Goat wethers and bucks. Animals, 12 (3) 382, 382. doi: 10.3390/ani12030382
2022
Book Chapter
Species destined for non-traditional meat production: 1. African game species, cervids, ostriches, crocodiles and kangaroos
Needham, T. and Hoffman, L.C. (2022). Species destined for non-traditional meat production: 1. African game species, cervids, ostriches, crocodiles and kangaroos. Preslaughter handling and slaughter of meat animals. (pp. 313-347) edited by Luigi Faucitano. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-924-4_8
2022
Journal Article
Horn growth characteristics of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger niger) in South Africa
Shepstone, C. A., Lubout, P. C., Zyl, J. H. C. Van, Hoffman, L. C. and Jordaan, G. F. (2022). Horn growth characteristics of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger niger) in South Africa. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 52 (3), 374-382. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v52i3.12
2022
Journal Article
Predicting feed intake from weaning to maturity in South African sheep reared on high-energy grain-based diets
van der Merwe, D. A., Brand, T. S., Theron, P. G. and Hoffman, L. C. (2022). Predicting feed intake from weaning to maturity in South African sheep reared on high-energy grain-based diets. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 52 (3), 291-303. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v52i3.5
2022
Journal Article
Metabolizable energy requirements, dry matter intake and feed selection of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger)
Shepstone, C. A., Meissner, H. H., Van Zyl, J. H.C., Lubout, P. and Hoffman, L. C. (2022). Metabolizable energy requirements, dry matter intake and feed selection of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 52 (3), 326-337. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v52i3.8
2022
Journal Article
Organic side streams (bioproducts) as substrate for black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) intended as animal feed: chemical safety issues
Alagappan, Shanmugam, Rowland, Duncan, Barwell, Rob, Cozzolino, Daniel, Mikkelsen, Deirdre, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra M., James, Peter, Yarger, Olympia and Hoffman, Louwrens (2022). Organic side streams (bioproducts) as substrate for black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) intended as animal feed: chemical safety issues. Animal Production Science, 62 (17), 1639-1651. doi: 10.1071/an22155
2022
Journal Article
Techno-functional properties of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae
Bessa, L. W., Pieterse, E., Marais, J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2022). Techno-functional properties of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 8 (10), 1047-1059. doi: 10.3920/JIFF2021.0156
2021
Journal Article
The efficiency of probiotics administrated via different routes and doses in enhancing production performance, meat auality, gut morphology, and microbial profile of broiler chickens
Soumeh, Elham A., Cedeno, Astrid Del Rocio Coba, Niknafs, Shahram, Bromfield, Jacoba and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). The efficiency of probiotics administrated via different routes and doses in enhancing production performance, meat auality, gut morphology, and microbial profile of broiler chickens. Animals, 11 (12) 3607, 3607. doi: 10.3390/ani11123607
2021
Journal Article
Toxic metals in wild ungulates and domestic meat animals slaughtered for food purposes: a systemic review
Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon and Hoffman, Louwrens Christian (2021). Toxic metals in wild ungulates and domestic meat animals slaughtered for food purposes: a systemic review. Foods, 10 (11) 2853, 2853. doi: 10.3390/foods10112853
2021
Journal Article
Analysis of biological and biochemical parameters of adult male spiny lobsters Jasus lalandii for identification of possible growth predictors
Munian, Andre, Cockcroft, Andrew, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Auerswald, Lutz (2021). Analysis of biological and biochemical parameters of adult male spiny lobsters Jasus lalandii for identification of possible growth predictors. Fisheries Research, 243 106061, 106061. doi: 10.1016/j.fishres.2021.106061
2021
Journal Article
Physico-chemical characteristics and lipid oxidative stability of zebra (Equus burchelli) droëwors made using different levels of sheep fat
Mandela, Zikhona, Arnaud, Elodie and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Physico-chemical characteristics and lipid oxidative stability of zebra (Equus burchelli) droëwors made using different levels of sheep fat. Foods, 10 (10) 2497, 2497. doi: 10.3390/foods10102497
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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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
New strategies for improving the texture and acceptance of plant-based foods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Stokes, Dr Raisa Rudge, Professor Heather Smyth
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Doctor Philosophy
The effects of different dietary ingredients on microbiome and metabolomics response in broiler chickens and laying hens
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of rapid and robust spectroscopic approaches for the characterisation of marine plastics and their chemical additives via machine learning methods.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of physiological status on gaot methane emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, Dr Anne Beasley, Dr Sarah Meale
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Doctor Philosophy
Proximate factors of Mushy Tuna Syndrome and an amelioration plan for fishers and processors.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Simone Blomberg, Dr Matthew Holden, Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts
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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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
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