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- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
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Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Effects of chronic hypercapnia and elevated temperature on the immune response of the spiny lobster, Jasus lalandii
Knapp, Jarred L., Auerswald, Lutz, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Macey, Brett M. (2019). Effects of chronic hypercapnia and elevated temperature on the immune response of the spiny lobster, Jasus lalandii. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 93, 752-762. doi: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.05.063
2019
Journal Article
Carcass yields and physicochemical meat quality characteristics of Namibian springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) as influenced by muscle, sex and age
Hoffman, Louwrens C., van Schalkwyk, Diana L., Muller, Nina M., van Rensburg, Berndt J. and McMillin, Kenneth W. (2019). Carcass yields and physicochemical meat quality characteristics of Namibian springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) as influenced by muscle, sex and age. Meat and Muscle Biology, 3 (1), 344-355. doi: 10.22175/mmb2019.05.0016
2019
Journal Article
Gastrointestinal helminths from the common warthog, Phacochoerus africanus (Gmelin) (Suidae), in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, with comments on helminths of Suidae and Tayassuidae worldwide
Junker, Kerstin, Spickett, Andrea, Swanepoel, Monlee, Krasnov, Boris R., Boomker, Joop and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Gastrointestinal helminths from the common warthog, Phacochoerus africanus (Gmelin) (Suidae), in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, with comments on helminths of Suidae and Tayassuidae worldwide. Parasitology, 146 (12) PII S0031182019000684, 1541-1549. doi: 10.1017/s0031182019000684
2019
Journal Article
Application of growth models to different sheep breed types in South Africa
Van der Merwe, D.A., Brand, T.S. and Hoffman, L.C. (2019). Application of growth models to different sheep breed types in South Africa. Small Ruminant Research, 178, 70-78. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2019.08.002
2019
Journal Article
Campylobacter and Arcobacter species in food-producing animals: prevalence at primary production and during slaughter
Shange, Nompumelelo, Gouws, Pieter and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Campylobacter and Arcobacter species in food-producing animals: prevalence at primary production and during slaughter. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 35 (9) 146, 146. doi: 10.1007/s11274-019-2722-x
2019
Journal Article
Meat quality, fatty acid profile, and sensory attributes of spent laying hens fed expeller press canola meal or a conventional diet
Semwogerere, Farouk, Neethling, Jeannine, Muchenje, Voster and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Meat quality, fatty acid profile, and sensory attributes of spent laying hens fed expeller press canola meal or a conventional diet. Poultry Science, 98 (9), 3557-3570. doi: 10.3382/ps/pez092
2019
Journal Article
Hermetia illucens larvae reared on different substrates in broiler quail diets: effect on physicochemical and sensory quality of the quail meat
Cullere, Marco, Woods, Michael Josias, van Emmenes, Liesel, Pieterse, Elsje, Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan and Dalle Zotte, Antonella (2019). Hermetia illucens larvae reared on different substrates in broiler quail diets: effect on physicochemical and sensory quality of the quail meat. Animals, 9 (8) 525, 525. doi: 10.3390/ani9080525
2019
Journal Article
Effect of the incorporation of a fermented rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) extract in the manufacturing of rabbit meat patties on their physical, chemical, and sensory quality during refrigerated storage
Cullere, Marco, Tasoniero, Giulia, Secci, Giulia, Parisi, Giuliana, Smit, Paula, Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan and Dalle Zotte, Antonella (2019). Effect of the incorporation of a fermented rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) extract in the manufacturing of rabbit meat patties on their physical, chemical, and sensory quality during refrigerated storage. LWT, 108, 31-38. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.03.051
2019
Journal Article
Sex influence on muscle yield and physiochemical characteristics of common eland (Taurotragus oryx) meat
Needham, Tersia, Laubser, Johannes G., Kotrba, Radim, Bureš, Daniel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Sex influence on muscle yield and physiochemical characteristics of common eland (Taurotragus oryx) meat. Meat Science, 152, 41-48. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.02.008
2019
Journal Article
The effect of finishing period and dietary energy content on the carcass characteristics of Boer goats
Brand, T. S., Van Der Merwe, D. A., Swart, E. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). The effect of finishing period and dietary energy content on the carcass characteristics of Boer goats. Small Ruminant Research, 174, 110-117. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2019.03.012
2019
Journal Article
Monitoring of trace metal accumulation in two South African farmed mussel species, Mytilus galloprovincialis and Choromytilus meridionalis
Firth, D. C., Salie, K., O'Neill, B. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Monitoring of trace metal accumulation in two South African farmed mussel species, Mytilus galloprovincialis and Choromytilus meridionalis. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 141, 529-534. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.03.007
2019
Journal Article
Development of reduced cost diets for the mass rearing of false codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta)
Woods, Michael J., Boersma, Nevil, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Pieterse, Elsje (2019). Development of reduced cost diets for the mass rearing of false codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 99 (8) jsfa.9623, 3976-3982. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.9623
2019
Journal Article
Muscle-specific color stability of fresh meat from springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis)
Neethling, Nikki E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Sigge, Gunnar O. and Suman, Surendranath P. (2019). Muscle-specific color stability of fresh meat from springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). Meat and Muscle Biology, 3 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.22175/mmb2018.08.0023
2019
Journal Article
Influence of extending the pre-slaughter interval after second vaccination on the carcass cutting yield and the quality of meat from immunocastrated lambs
Needham, Tersia, Lambrechts, Helet and Hoffman, Louwrens (2019). Influence of extending the pre-slaughter interval after second vaccination on the carcass cutting yield and the quality of meat from immunocastrated lambs. Meat Science, 148, 13-18. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.09.014
2019
Journal Article
Preservation of previously frozen black wildebeest meat (Connochaetes gnou) using oregano (Oreganum vulgare) essential oil
Shange, Nompumelelo, Makasi, Thandeka, Gouws, Pieter and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Preservation of previously frozen black wildebeest meat (Connochaetes gnou) using oregano (Oreganum vulgare) essential oil. Meat Science, 148, 88-95. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.10.012
2019
Journal Article
Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) pre-pupae meal as a dietary protein source for broiler production ensures a tasty chicken with standard meat quality for every pot : Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens ) pre-pupae meal as a dietary protein source
Pieterse, Elsje, Erasmus, Sara W, Uushona, Tulimo and Hoffman, Louwrens C (2019). Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) pre-pupae meal as a dietary protein source for broiler production ensures a tasty chicken with standard meat quality for every pot : Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens ) pre-pupae meal as a dietary protein source. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 99 (2), 893-903. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.9261
2019
Journal Article
Intake, digestibility, rumen protein synthesis, and growth performance of Malawi Zebu steers fed diets containing rangeland-based protein sources
Chingala, Gregory, Raffrenato, Emiliano, Dzama, Kennedy, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Mapiye, Cletos (2019). Intake, digestibility, rumen protein synthesis, and growth performance of Malawi Zebu steers fed diets containing rangeland-based protein sources. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 51 (1), 199-204. doi: 10.1007/s11250-018-1676-6
2019
Journal Article
The effect of barley and lysine supplementation of pasture-based diet on growth, carcass composition and physical quality attributes of meat from farmed fallow deer (Dama dama)
Kudrnáčová, Eva, Bureš, Daniel, Bartoň, Luděk, Kotrba, Radim, Ceacero, Francisco, Hoffman, Louwrens and Kouřimská, Lenka (2019). The effect of barley and lysine supplementation of pasture-based diet on growth, carcass composition and physical quality attributes of meat from farmed fallow deer (Dama dama). Animals, 9 (2) 33, 33. doi: 10.3390/ani9020033
2019
Journal Article
Extending the interval between second vaccination and slaughter: I. effects on growth, scrotal size and stress responses of immunocastrated ram lambs
Needham, T., Lambrechts, H. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Extending the interval between second vaccination and slaughter: I. effects on growth, scrotal size and stress responses of immunocastrated ram lambs. Animal, 13 (09), 1-10. doi: 10.1017/S1751731118003592
2019
Journal Article
Artificial diets for neonatal black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae
Woods, M. J., Hoffman, L. C. and Pieterse, E. (2019). Artificial diets for neonatal black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 5 (2), 99-105. doi: 10.3920/JIFF2018.0028
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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
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: 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
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- food science
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- insects
- Meat Science
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