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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2020
Journal Article
Physical changes during post-mortem ageing of high-value impala (Aepyceros Melampus) steaks
Needham, Tersia, Engels, Retha A. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). Physical changes during post-mortem ageing of high-value impala (Aepyceros Melampus) steaks. Applied Sciences, 10 (13) 4485, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/app10134485
2020
Journal Article
The effects of production system and sex on the sensory quality characteristics of Dorper lamb
Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan, Claasen, Bianca, Van der Merwe, Daniël André, Cloete, Schalk Willem Petrus and Cloete, Jasper Johannes Erasmus (2020). The effects of production system and sex on the sensory quality characteristics of Dorper lamb. Foods, 9 (6) 725, 725. doi: 10.3390/foods9060725
2020
Journal Article
Profile of back bacon produced from the common warthog
Hoffman, Louwrens C., Rudman, Monlee and Leslie, Alison J. (2020). Profile of back bacon produced from the common warthog. Foods, 9 (5) 641, 641. doi: 10.3390/foods9050641
2020
Journal Article
Chemical composition of wild fallow deer (Dama Dama) meat from South Africa: a preliminary evaluation
Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè, Fitzhenry, Leon Brett, Kotrba, Radim, Bureš, Daniel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). Chemical composition of wild fallow deer (Dama Dama) meat from South Africa: a preliminary evaluation. Foods, 9 (5) 598, 598. doi: 10.3390/foods9050598
2020
Journal Article
Slaughter characteristics of feedlot-finished premium south African lamb: effects of sex and breed type
Van Der Merwe, Daniël André, Brand, Tertius Swanepoel and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2020). Slaughter characteristics of feedlot-finished premium south African lamb: effects of sex and breed type. Foods, 9 (5) 648, 648. doi: 10.3390/foods9050648
2020
Journal Article
Effects of honeybush (Cyclopia subternata) extract on physico-chemical, oxidative and sensory traits of typical Italian salami
Smit, Paula, Cullere, Marco, Dalle Zotte, Antonella, Balzan, Stefania, Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan and Novelli, Enrico (2020). Effects of honeybush (Cyclopia subternata) extract on physico-chemical, oxidative and sensory traits of typical Italian salami. Food Science and Nutrition, 8 (5), 2299-2306. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.1509
2020
Journal Article
Differentiation of South African game meat using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and hierarchical modelling
Edwards, Kiah, Manley, Marena, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Beganovic, Anel, Kirchler, Christian G., Huck, Christian W. and Williams, Paul J. (2020). Differentiation of South African game meat using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and hierarchical modelling. Molecules, 25 (8) 25081845, 1845. doi: 10.3390/molecules25081845
2020
Journal Article
Carcass yields and physiochemical meat quality of semi-extensive and intensively farmed impala (Aepyceros melampus)
Needham, Tersia, Engels, Retha A., Bureš, Daniel, Kotrba, Radim, van Rensburg, Berndt J. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). Carcass yields and physiochemical meat quality of semi-extensive and intensively farmed impala (Aepyceros melampus). Foods, 9 (4) 418, 418. doi: 10.3390/foods9040418
2020
Journal Article
Discriminating muscle type of selected game species using near infrared (Nir) spectroscopy
Dumalisile, Pholisa, Manley, Marena, Hoffman, Louwrens and Williams, Paul J. (2020). Discriminating muscle type of selected game species using near infrared (Nir) spectroscopy. Food Control, 110 106981, 106981. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.106981
2020
Journal Article
Prevalence of Campylobacter and Arcobacter species in ostriches from Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Shange, Nompumelelo, Gouws, Pieter A. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). Prevalence of Campylobacter and Arcobacter species in ostriches from Oudtshoorn, South Africa. Journal of Food Protection, 83 (4), 722-728. doi: 10.4315/JFP-19-472
2020
Journal Article
Wool production in Dohne Merino, Dormer, Merino and South African Mutton Merino lambs
Van der Merwe, D. A., Brand, T. S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2020). Wool production in Dohne Merino, Dormer, Merino and South African Mutton Merino lambs. South African Journal of Animal Science, 50 (6), 881-889. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v50i6.15
2020
Journal Article
Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to differentiate Longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscles of game species
Dumalisile, Pholisa, Manley, Marena, Hoffman, Louwrens and Williams, Paul J. (2020). Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to differentiate Longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscles of game species. Food Analytical Methods, 13 (5), 1220-1233. doi: 10.1007/s12161-020-01739-x
2020
Journal Article
Carcass yields of African savanna buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer)
Hoffman, Louwrens C., van As, Jan S., Gouws, Pieter A. and Govender, Danny (2020). Carcass yields of African savanna buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer). African Journal of Wildlife Research, 50 (1), 69-74. doi: 10.3957/056.050.0069
2020
Journal Article
A preliminary study: antibiotic resistance patterns of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus species from wildlife species subjected to supplementary feeding on various South African farms
van den Honert, Michaela Sannettha, Gouws, Pieter Andries and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2020). A preliminary study: antibiotic resistance patterns of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus species from wildlife species subjected to supplementary feeding on various South African farms. Animals, 10 (3) 396, 396. doi: 10.3390/ani10030396
2020
Journal Article
Evaluation of the quality of immobilization and cardiorespiratory effects of etorphine-medetomidine-azaperone combination in plains zebras (Equus quagga): a pilot study
Gaudio, Eugenio, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Schabort, George A., Shepstone, Craig A., Bauer, Gary and De Benedictis, Giulia Maria (2020). Evaluation of the quality of immobilization and cardiorespiratory effects of etorphine-medetomidine-azaperone combination in plains zebras (Equus quagga): a pilot study. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 50 (4), 988-992. doi: 10.1638/2018-0157
2020
Journal Article
Premium lamb production of South African sheep breed types under feedlot conditions
van der Merwe, D. A., Brand, T. S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2020). Premium lamb production of South African sheep breed types under feedlot conditions. South African Journal of Animal Science, 50 (4), 578-587. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v50i4.9
2020
Journal Article
Influence of ageing on the physical qualities of the longissimus thoracis et lumborum and biceps femoris muscles from male and female free-ranging common eland (Taurotragus oryx)
Needham, Tersia, Laubser, Johannes G., Kotrba, Radim, Bureš, Daniel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). Influence of ageing on the physical qualities of the longissimus thoracis et lumborum and biceps femoris muscles from male and female free-ranging common eland (Taurotragus oryx). Meat Science, 159 107922, 107922. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.107922
2020
Conference Publication
Provenance in sheep: the Karoo lamb story
Hoffman, Louwrens and Erasmus, Sara (2020). Provenance in sheep: the Karoo lamb story. Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG 2019), Brisbane, Australia, 11–13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036188
2020
Conference Publication
Polypeptide composition and functional Properties of Australian wattle seed (Acacia spp.) globulin, albumin and protein concentrates
Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael, Hoffman, Louwrens, Gidley, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Polypeptide composition and functional Properties of Australian wattle seed (Acacia spp.) globulin, albumin and protein concentrates. 15th International Hydrocolloids Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 2-5 March 2020.
2020
Journal Article
Correlations between PORCUS classification and androstenone in boars, and effects of cooking methods thereon
Needham, T., van Zyl, K. and Hoffman, L. C. (2020). Correlations between PORCUS classification and androstenone in boars, and effects of cooking methods thereon. South African Journal of Animal Science, 50 (1), 120-128. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v50i1.13
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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
New strategies for improving the texture and acceptance of plant-based foods
Associate Advisor
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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: 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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- exotic meats
- food science
- goats
- insects
- Meat Science
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