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
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
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
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
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
2019
Journal Article
Professor Voster Muchenje, 1972-2019
Mapiye, Cletos, Francis, Joseph, Dzama, Kennedy and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Professor Voster Muchenje, 1972-2019. Meat Science, 158, 107891. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.107891
2019
Journal Article
The effects of dietary quercetin supplementation on the meat quality and volatile profile of rabbit meat during chilled storage
North, Megan K., Zotte, Antonella Dalle and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). The effects of dietary quercetin supplementation on the meat quality and volatile profile of rabbit meat during chilled storage. Meat Science, 158 107905, 107905. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.107905
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
The effects of dietary quercetin supplementation and sex on the fatty acid profile of rabbit meat, dissectible fat and caecotrophes
North, Megan K., Dalle Zotte, Antonella and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). The effects of dietary quercetin supplementation and sex on the fatty acid profile of rabbit meat, dissectible fat and caecotrophes. Meat Science, 157 107888, 107888. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.107888
2019
Journal Article
The use of dietary flavonoids in meat production: a review
North, Megan K., Dalle Zotte, Antonella and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). The use of dietary flavonoids in meat production: a review. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 257 114291, 114291. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.114291
2019
Journal Article
Development of semi dry sausages (cabanossi) with warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) meat: physicochemical and sensory attributes
Mahachi, Leo N., Rudman, Monlee, Arnaud, Elodie, Muchenje, Voster and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Development of semi dry sausages (cabanossi) with warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) meat: physicochemical and sensory attributes. LWT, 115 108454, 108454. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108454
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
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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, Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
The Effect of Inulin as a Cryoprotectant in Conventional Freezing and Rapid Freezing on the Microstructure and Physicochemical Properties of Red Meat
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Genetically Modified Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) as a Novel Ingredient in Dog Treats and Kibble
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson, Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh
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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
Nutritional and Physiological Evaluation of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae as an Alternative Protein Source for Sustainable Broiler Production
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of physiological status on goat methane emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley, Associate Professor Sarah Meale
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Doctor Philosophy
Sensory optimization of plant-based meat analogues: Insights into juiciness, structure, and ingredient behaviour
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: Associate Professor Elham Assadi Soumeh, Dr Ben Wood
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: Emeritus Professor Mike Gidley, Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
Media
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