Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2021
Other Outputs
Researching the sustainable traceability of ruminant livestock production in Vietnam: 2020 ACIAR Launch Workshop: Technical Report
Narayan, Edward, Gaughan, John, McNeill, David, Krishnasamy, Suresh, Tilbrook, Alan and Hoffman, Louw (2021). Researching the sustainable traceability of ruminant livestock production in Vietnam: 2020 ACIAR Launch Workshop: Technical Report. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2021
Journal Article
Plant-based phenolic molecules as natural preservatives in comminuted meats: a review
Beya, Michel M., Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Plant-based phenolic molecules as natural preservatives in comminuted meats: a review. Antioxidants, 10 (2) 263, 263-18. doi: 10.3390/antiox10020263
2021
Journal Article
Meat quality characteristics of lot-fed Australian Rangeland goats are unaffected by live weight at slaughter
Dieters, Luke S. E., Meale, Sarah J., Quigley, Simon P. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Meat quality characteristics of lot-fed Australian Rangeland goats are unaffected by live weight at slaughter. Meat Science, 175 108437, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2021.108437
2021
Journal Article
A preliminary study: antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus from the meat and feces of various South African wildlife species
van den Honert, Michaela Sannettha, Gouws, Pieter Andries and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2021). A preliminary study: antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus from the meat and feces of various South African wildlife species. Food Science of Animal Resources, 41 (1), 135-144. doi: 10.5851/kosfa.2020.e62
2021
Journal Article
Depot lipids in mature palinurid decapods (Crustacea)
Munian, Andre, Cockcroft, Andrew, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Auerswald, Lutz (2021). Depot lipids in mature palinurid decapods (Crustacea). Invertebrate Reproduction and Development, 65 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/07924259.2020.1846631
2021
Journal Article
Factors affecting the registration of slaughter facilities as formal abattoirs in South Africa
Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Factors affecting the registration of slaughter facilities as formal abattoirs in South Africa. Journal fur Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit, 16 (3), 195-203. doi: 10.1007/s00003-021-01337-x
2020
Journal Article
Application of fat-tailed sheep tail and backfat to develop novel warthog cabanossi with distinct sensory attributes
Mahachi, Leo Nyikadzino, Rudman, Monlee, Arnaud, Elodie, Muchenje, Voster and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2020). Application of fat-tailed sheep tail and backfat to develop novel warthog cabanossi with distinct sensory attributes. Foods, 9 (12) 1822, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods9121822
2020
Journal Article
Combined effect of dietary protein, ractopamine, and immunocastration on boar taint compounds, and using testicle parameters as an indicator of success
Needham, Tersia, Gous, Rob M., Lambrechts, Helet, Pieterse, Elsje and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). Combined effect of dietary protein, ractopamine, and immunocastration on boar taint compounds, and using testicle parameters as an indicator of success. Foods, 9 (11) 1665, 1665. doi: 10.3390/foods9111665
2020
Journal Article
Effect of different combinations of freezing and thawing rates on the shelf-life and oxidative stability of ostrich moon steaks (M. Femorotibialis medius) under retail display conditions
Leygonie, Coleen and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2020). Effect of different combinations of freezing and thawing rates on the shelf-life and oxidative stability of ostrich moon steaks (M. Femorotibialis medius) under retail display conditions. Foods, 9 (11) 1624, 1624. doi: 10.3390/foods9111624
2020
Journal Article
Fermented meat sausages from game and venison: what are the opportunities and limitations?
Chakanya, Chido, Arnaud, Elodie, Muchenje, Voster and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). Fermented meat sausages from game and venison: what are the opportunities and limitations?. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100 (14), 5023-5031. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.9053
2020
Journal Article
Carcass yields and physiochemical meat quality characteristics of Namibian gemsbok (Oryx gazella) as influenced by muscle, gender and age
Hoffman, Louwrens C., van Schalkwyk, Diana L., Muller, Magdalena, Needham, Tersia, van Rensburg, Berndt J. and McMillin, Kenneth W. (2020). Carcass yields and physiochemical meat quality characteristics of Namibian gemsbok (Oryx gazella) as influenced by muscle, gender and age. Meat Science, 169 108208, 108208. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108208
2020
Journal Article
Effect of including canola meal in diets of slaughter ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)
Brand, T. S., der Merwe, J.van and Hoffman, L. C. (2020). Effect of including canola meal in diets of slaughter ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus). South African Journal of Animal Science, 50 (4), 537-552. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v50i4.6
2020
Journal Article
Effect of Breed Types and Castration on Carcass Characteristics of Boer and Large Frame Indigenous Veld Goats of Southern Africa
van Wyk, Gertruida L., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Strydom, Phillip E. and Frylinck, Lorinda (2020). Effect of Breed Types and Castration on Carcass Characteristics of Boer and Large Frame Indigenous Veld Goats of Southern Africa. Animals, 10 (10) 1884, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/ani10101884
2020
Journal Article
Ante-and post-mortem strategies to improve the meat quality of high-value muscles harvested from farmed male common eland (Taurotragus oryx)
Needham, Tersia, Kotrba, Radim, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Bureš, Daniel (2020). Ante-and post-mortem strategies to improve the meat quality of high-value muscles harvested from farmed male common eland (Taurotragus oryx). Meat Science, 168 108183, 108183. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108183
2020
Journal Article
The effect of dietary energy and protein level on feather, skin and nodule growth of the ostrich (Struthio camelus)
Brand, Tertuis S., Kritzinger, Werne J., Van der Merwe, Daniel A., Muller, Anieka, Van der Westhuyzen, Johannes P. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). The effect of dietary energy and protein level on feather, skin and nodule growth of the ostrich (Struthio camelus). Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 91 2024, 1-8. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v91i0.2000
2020
Journal Article
The effect of barley and lysine supplementation on the longissimus lumborum meat quality of pasture-raised fallow deer (Dama dama)
Bureš, Daniel, Bartoň, Luděk, Kudrnáčová, Eva, Kotrba, Radim and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). The effect of barley and lysine supplementation on the longissimus lumborum meat quality of pasture-raised fallow deer (Dama dama). Foods, 9 (9) 1255, 1255. doi: 10.3390/foods9091255
2020
Journal Article
Why for feed and not for human consumption? The black soldier fly larvae
Bessa, Leah W., Pieterse, Elsje, Marais, Jeannine and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). Why for feed and not for human consumption? The black soldier fly larvae. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 19 (5), 2747-2763. doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.12609
2020
Journal Article
The effect of varying dietary nutrient densities on the relative growth of ostrich body components
Brand, Tertius S., Kritzinger, Werné J., Jordaan, Leanne and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). The effect of varying dietary nutrient densities on the relative growth of ostrich body components. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 91 a2029, 1-6. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v91i0.2029
2020
Journal Article
Putting the spring back into the hare (Pedetes capensis): meat chemical composition of an underutilized protein source
Erasmus, Sara Wilhelmina and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2020). Putting the spring back into the hare (Pedetes capensis): meat chemical composition of an underutilized protein source. Foods, 9 (8) 9081096, 1096. doi: 10.3390/foods9081096
2020
Journal Article
The development of an improved artificial diet for the mass rearing of Eldana saccharina Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Woods, Michael J., Conlong, Desmond E., Ngomane, Nomalizo, Gillespie, Denise Y., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Pieterse, Elsje (2020). The development of an improved artificial diet for the mass rearing of Eldana saccharina Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100 (13) jsfa.10466, 4678-4687. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.10466
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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
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
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
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
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- food science
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- insects
- Meat Science
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