Overview
Availability
- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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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
Acacia seed proteins: Low or high quality? A comprehensive review
Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Acacia seed proteins: Low or high quality? A comprehensive review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 19 (1), 21-43. doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.12508
2020
Conference Publication
Enzymatic fractionation of protein, fat and chitin from Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)
Woods, Michael Josias, Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan, Pieterse, Elsje and Goosen, Neill Jurgens (2020). Enzymatic fractionation of protein, fat and chitin from Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae). Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG 2019), Brisbane, Australia, 11–13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036187
2020
Journal Article
Precision finishing of South African lambs in feedlots: a review
Van Der Merwe, D. A., Brand, T. S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2020). Precision finishing of South African lambs in feedlots: a review. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 52 (6), 2769-2786. doi: 10.1007/s11250-020-02282-x
2020
Journal Article
Predicting the growth and feed intake of Boer goats in a feedlot system
Brand, T. S., Van Der Merwe, D. A., Raffrenato, E. and Hoffman, L. C. (2020). Predicting the growth and feed intake of Boer goats in a feedlot system. Arquivos Brasileiros de Psicologia, 50 (4), 492-500. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v50i4.1
2020
Journal Article
Impact of tumbling operating parameters on salt, water and acetic acid transfers during biltong-type meat processing
Mirade, P. S., Portanguen, S., Sicard, J., De Souza, J., Musavu Ndob, A., Hoffman, L. C., Goli, T. and Collignan, A. (2020). Impact of tumbling operating parameters on salt, water and acetic acid transfers during biltong-type meat processing. Journal of Food Engineering, 265 109686, 109686. doi: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2019.109686
2020
Conference Publication
Impact of insect larvae on meat quality
Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2020). Impact of insect larvae on meat quality. Third International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG 2019), Brisbane, Australia, 11–13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI AG. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036186
2020
Conference Publication
Comparison of trypsin inhibitor activity, phytate and tannin contents in Australian Acacia victoriae, Acacia coriacea and Acacia cowleana seeds
Adiamo, Oladipupo, Netzel, Michael, Hoffman, Louwrens, Gidley, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). Comparison of trypsin inhibitor activity, phytate and tannin contents in Australian Acacia victoriae, Acacia coriacea and Acacia cowleana seeds. 2020 Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Virtual Convention, Online, 23 June - 2 July 2020.
2020
Journal Article
Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder on drying kinetics, physico-chemical properties, ferric reducing antioxidant power, α-tocopherol, β-carotene, and lipid oxidation of dry pork sausages during processing and storage
Mukumbo, Felicitas E., Descalzo, Adriana M., Collignan, Antoine, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Servent, Adrien, Muchenje, Voster and Arnaud, Elodie (2020). Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder on drying kinetics, physico-chemical properties, ferric reducing antioxidant power, α-tocopherol, β-carotene, and lipid oxidation of dry pork sausages during processing and storage. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 44 (1) e14300. doi: 10.1111/jfpp.14300
2020
Journal Article
Inclusion of Hermetia illucens larvae reared on fish offal to the diet of broiler quails: effect on immunity and caecal microbial populations
Pasotto, Daniela, Van Emmenes, Liesel, Cullere, Marco, Giaccone, Valerio, Pieterse, Elsie, Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan and Zotte, Antonella Dalle (2020). Inclusion of Hermetia illucens larvae reared on fish offal to the diet of broiler quails: effect on immunity and caecal microbial populations. Czech Journal of Animal Science, 65 (6), 213-223. doi: 10.17221/60/2020-CJAS
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
2020
Journal Article
A simple and rapid protocol for measuring the chitin content of Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae
Woods, M. J., Goosen, N. J., Hoffman, L. C. and Pieterse, E. (2020). A simple and rapid protocol for measuring the chitin content of Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 6 (3), 285-290. doi: 10.3920/JIFF2019.0030
2019
Journal Article
Composition of rabbit caecal microbiota and the effects of dietary quercetin supplementation and sex thereupon
North, M. K., Dalle Zotte, A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Composition of rabbit caecal microbiota and the effects of dietary quercetin supplementation and sex thereupon. World Rabbit Science, 27 (4), 185-198. doi: 10.4995/wrs.2019.11905
2019
Journal Article
Monitoring of organic pollutants in Choromytilus meridionalis and Mytilus galloprovincialis from aquaculture facilities in Saldanha Bay, South Africa
Firth, D. C., O'Neill, B., Salie, K. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Monitoring of organic pollutants in Choromytilus meridionalis and Mytilus galloprovincialis from aquaculture facilities in Saldanha Bay, South Africa. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 149 110637, 110637. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110637
2019
Journal Article
Sensory characteristics of the longissimus thoracis et lumborum and biceps femoris muscles from male and female common eland (Taurotragus oryx)
Needham, Tersia, Laubser, Johannes G., Kotrba, Radim, Bureš, Daniel, Smyth, Heather and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Sensory characteristics of the longissimus thoracis et lumborum and biceps femoris muscles from male and female common eland (Taurotragus oryx). Meat Science, 158 107918, 107918. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.107918
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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
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
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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
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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