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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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
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
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
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
2021
Journal Article
Legislative landscape of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) as feed
Alagappan, S., Rowland, D., Barwell, R., Mantilla, S. M. O., Mikkelsen, D., James, P., Yarger, O. and Hoffman, L.C. (2021). Legislative landscape of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) as feed. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 8 (4), 343-355. doi: 10.3920/jiff2021.0111
2021
Journal Article
Carcass yields and physical-chemical meat quality characteristics of Namibian red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) as influenced by sex and muscle
Hoffman, Louwrens C., van Schalkwyk, Diana L. van, Muller, Magdalena, Needham, Tersia and McMillin, Kenneth W. (2021). Carcass yields and physical-chemical meat quality characteristics of Namibian red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) as influenced by sex and muscle. Foods, 10 (10) 2347, 2347. doi: 10.3390/foods10102347
2021
Journal Article
The use of organic acids (lactic and acetic) as a microbial decontaminant during the slaughter of meat animal species: a review
Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon and Hoffman, Louwrens Christian (2021). The use of organic acids (lactic and acetic) as a microbial decontaminant during the slaughter of meat animal species: a review. Foods, 10 (10) 2293, 2293. doi: 10.3390/foods10102293
2021
Journal Article
Enhancing growth performance, organ development, meat auality, and bone mineralisation of broiler chickens through multi-enzyme super-dosing in reduced energy diets
Bromfield, Jacoba I., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Horyanto, Darwin and Soumeh, Elham A. (2021). Enhancing growth performance, organ development, meat auality, and bone mineralisation of broiler chickens through multi-enzyme super-dosing in reduced energy diets. Animals, 11 (10) 2791, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/ani11102791
2021
Journal Article
An exploratory study into the influence of sex on body measurements, carcass weights and meat yields of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis)
Silberbauer, Bianca L., Strydom, Phillip E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). An exploratory study into the influence of sex on body measurements, carcass weights and meat yields of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis). Foods, 10 (10) 2245, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/foods10102245
2021
Journal Article
Nutritional, anti‐nutritional, antioxidant, physicochemical and functional characterization of Australian Acacia seed: effect of species and regions
Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Nutritional, anti‐nutritional, antioxidant, physicochemical and functional characterization of Australian Acacia seed: effect of species and regions. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 101 (11), 4681-4690. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.11113
2021
Conference Publication
Nutritional and functional characterization of Australian Acacia species from different regions
Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Nutritional and functional characterization of Australian Acacia species from different regions. Joint virtual Workshop between The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods (ARC ITTC UAF), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia and The SARChI Research Programme in Phytochemical Food Network to Improve the Nutritional Quality for Consumers, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, Virtual, 24-25 August 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Bioactivities of Kakadu plum in meat systems
Beya, Michel M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather E., Netzel, Michael E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Bioactivities of Kakadu plum in meat systems. Joint virtual Workshop between The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods (ARC ITTC UAF), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia and The SARChI Research Programme in Phytochemical Food Network to Improve the Nutritional Quality for Consumers, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, Virtual, 24-25 August 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Evaluation of two different etorphine doses combined with azaperone in blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) immobilisation
Gaudio, Eugenio, Laubscher, Liesel L., Meyer, Leith C.R., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Raath, Jacobus P. and Pfitzer, Silke (2021). Evaluation of two different etorphine doses combined with azaperone in blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) immobilisation. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 92 a2161. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v92i0.2161
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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
Effect of physiological status on goat methane emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, 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
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
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
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- exotic meats
- food science
- goats
- insects
- Meat Science
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