The University of Queensland

Drug-resistant bacteria from “farm to fork”: impact of antibiotic use in animal production

van den Honert, Michaela and Hoffman, Louwrens (2023). Drug-resistant bacteria from “farm to fork”: impact of antibiotic use in animal production. Present Knowledge in Food Safety. (pp. 871-892) London, United Kingdom: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-819470-6.00011-1

Species destined for non-traditional meat production: 1. African game species, cervids, ostriches, crocodiles and kangaroos

Needham, T. and Hoffman, L.C. (2022). Species destined for non-traditional meat production: 1. African game species, cervids, ostriches, crocodiles and kangaroos. Preslaughter handling and slaughter of meat animals. (pp. 313-347) edited by Luigi Faucitano. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-924-4_8

African game meat and the safety pertaining to free-ranging wildlife: example of a wild suid in South Africa

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Swanepoel, Monlee and Leslie, Alison J. (2017). African game meat and the safety pertaining to free-ranging wildlife: example of a wild suid in South Africa. Game meat hygiene : food safety and security. (pp. 17-50) edited by P. Paulsen, A. Bauer and F.J.M. Smulders. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-840-7_1

Determination of the microbial population of blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) meat in South Africa

Gouws, Pieter A., Germishuys, Zandre and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Determination of the microbial population of blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) meat in South Africa. Game meat hygiene : food safety and security. (pp. 235-240) edited by P. Paulsen, A. Bauer and F.J.M. Smulders. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-840-7_16

Microbial quality of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat in relation to harvesting and production process

Gouws, Pieter A., Shange, Nompumelelo and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Microbial quality of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat in relation to harvesting and production process. Game meat hygiene : food safety and security. (pp. 223-228) edited by P. Paulsen, A. Bauer and F.J.M. Smulders. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-840-7_14

The microbial quality of black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) carcasses processed in a South African abattoir

Gouws, Pieter A., Shange, Nompumelelo and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). The microbial quality of black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) carcasses processed in a South African abattoir. Game meat hygiene : food safety and security. (pp. 229-234) edited by P. Paulsen, A. Bauer and F.J.M. Smulders. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-840-7_15

Game and exotic animals

Hoffman, L. C. and Cawthorn, D. (2014). Game and exotic animals. Encyclopedia of meat sciences. (pp. 345-356) Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-384731-7.00081-7

Improving the meat quality of venison and other exotic game

Hoffman, L. C. and Mcmillin, K. W. (2009). Improving the meat quality of venison and other exotic game. Improving the Sensory and Nutritional Quality of Fresh Meat. (pp. 447-475) Elsevier Inc.. doi: 10.1533/9781845695439.3.447

Improving the quality of meat from ratites

Mcmillin, K. W. and Hoffman, L. C. (2009). Improving the quality of meat from ratites. Improving the Sensory and Nutritional Quality of Fresh Meat. (pp. 418-446) Elsevier Inc.. doi: 10.1533/9781845695439.3.418

An overview of pre-processing methods available for hyperspectral imaging applications

Cozzolino, D., Williams, P.J. and Hoffman, L.C. (2023). An overview of pre-processing methods available for hyperspectral imaging applications. Microchemical Journal, 193 109129, 109129. doi: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.109129

Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) bioactivity against spoilage microorganisms and oxidative reactions in refrigerated raw beef patties under modified atmosphere packaging

Beya, Michel M., Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2023). Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) bioactivity against spoilage microorganisms and oxidative reactions in refrigerated raw beef patties under modified atmosphere packaging. Meat Science, 204 109268, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109268

Overview of game meat utilisation challenges and opportunities: a European perspective

Needham, Tersia, Bureš, Daniel, Černý, Jiří and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2023). Overview of game meat utilisation challenges and opportunities: a European perspective. Meat Science, 204 109284, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109284

Near Infrared Spectroscopy for Prediction of Yeast and Mould Counts in Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Feed and Frass: A Proof of Concept

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Dong, Anran, Mikkelsen, Deirdre, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Mantilla, Sandra Milena Olarte, James, Peter, Yarger, Olympia and Cozzolino, Daniel (2023). Near Infrared Spectroscopy for Prediction of Yeast and Mould Counts in Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Feed and Frass: A Proof of Concept. Sensors, 23 (15) 6946, 6946. doi: 10.3390/s23156946

Discrimination of lamb (Ovis aries), emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), camel (Camelus dromedarius) and beef (Bos taurus) binary mixtures using a portable near infrared instrument combined with chemometrics

Hoffman, L., Ingle, P., Hemant Khole, A., Zhang, S., Yang, Z., Beya, M., Bureš, D. and Cozzolino, D. (2023). Discrimination of lamb (Ovis aries), emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), camel (Camelus dromedarius) and beef (Bos taurus) binary mixtures using a portable near infrared instrument combined with chemometrics. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 294 122506, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122506

Effect of sex (ram or wether) and short duration, high volt electrical stimulation on tenderisation of Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Semimembranosus muscles derived from Boer Goat and large frame Indigenous Veld Goat

van Wyk, Gertruida L., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Strydom, Phillip E. and Frylinck, Lorinda (2023). Effect of sex (ram or wether) and short duration, high volt electrical stimulation on tenderisation of Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Semimembranosus muscles derived from Boer Goat and large frame Indigenous Veld Goat. Meat Science, 204 109271, 109271. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109271

Muscle fiber type and metabolic profiles of four muscles from the African black ostrich

Kohn, Tertius A., Anley, Megan J., Magwaza, S'thandiwe N., Adamson, Luqmaan, Hoffman, Louw C. and Brand, Tertius S. (2023). Muscle fiber type and metabolic profiles of four muscles from the African black ostrich. Meat Science, 200 109156, 109156. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109156

Physical hazards in wild ungulate meat harvested for food purposes: a systematic review

Nkosi, D. V., Bekker, J. L. and Hoffman, L. C. (2023). Physical hazards in wild ungulate meat harvested for food purposes: a systematic review. International Journal of Veterinary Science, 12 (3), 272-283. doi: 10.47278/journal.ijvs/2022.194

Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) as a meat replacer in a burger patty

Bessa, L.W., Pieterse, E., Marais, J. and Hoffman, L.C. (2023). Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) as a meat replacer in a burger patty. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 9 (9), 1211-1222. doi: 10.3920/jiff2021.0208

Basic hazard control plan for small wild ungulates slaughtered for meat production

Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2023). Basic hazard control plan for small wild ungulates slaughtered for meat production. Foods, 12 (7) 1511, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/foods12071511

Effects of incorporating processed Acacia seed as an emulsifying agent on the quality attributes of beef sausage

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J., Osborne, Simone and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Effects of incorporating processed Acacia seed as an emulsifying agent on the quality attributes of beef sausage. Meat Science, 197 109069, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.109069

Nutritional and techno-functional properties of Australian Acacia seed flour: effects of roasting on chemical composition, physicochemical properties, and in vitro digestibility and intestinal iron absorption

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J., Osborne, Simone and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Nutritional and techno-functional properties of Australian Acacia seed flour: effects of roasting on chemical composition, physicochemical properties, and in vitro digestibility and intestinal iron absorption. Food Research International, 164 112336, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112336

Structure – Function relationship of Australian Acacia seed protein concentrates: Amino acid composition, in vitro protein digestibility and molecular properties

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J., Osborne, Simone and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Structure – Function relationship of Australian Acacia seed protein concentrates: Amino acid composition, in vitro protein digestibility and molecular properties. Food Bioscience, 51 102339, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102339

Evaluating the use of a similarity index (SI) combined with near nfrared (NIR) spectroscopy as method in meat species authenticity

Cozzolino, Daniel, Bureš, Daniel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2023). Evaluating the use of a similarity index (SI) combined with near nfrared (NIR) spectroscopy as method in meat species authenticity. Foods, 12 (1) 182, 1-8. doi: 10.3390/foods12010182

Pre-slaughter stress mitigation in goats: prospects and challenges

Kumar, Pavan, Abubakar, Abubakar Ahmed, Ahmed, Muideen Adewale, Hayat, Muhammad Nizam, Kaka, Ubedullah, Pateiro, Mirian, Sazili, Awis Qurni, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Lorenzo, Jose M. (2023). Pre-slaughter stress mitigation in goats: prospects and challenges. Meat Science, 195 109010, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.109010

Raw beef patty analysis using near-infrared hyperspectral imaging: identification of four patty categories

Edwards, Kiah, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Manley, Marena and Williams, Paul J. (2023). Raw beef patty analysis using near-infrared hyperspectral imaging: identification of four patty categories. Sensors, 23 (2) 697, 1-19. doi: 10.3390/s23020697

A descriptive study on the carcass, muscle, and offal yields of the plains zebra (Equus quagga) harvested in two seasons

Myburgh, Angelique, Lambrechts, Helet and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2022). A descriptive study on the carcass, muscle, and offal yields of the plains zebra (Equus quagga) harvested in two seasons. Animals, 13 (1) 50, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/ani13010050

A pachyderm perfume: odour encodes identity and group membership in African elephants

von Dürckheim, Katharina E. M., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Poblete-Echeverría, Carlos, Bishop, Jacqueline M., Goodwin, Thomas E., Schulte, Bruce A. and Leslie, Alison (2022). A pachyderm perfume: odour encodes identity and group membership in African elephants. Scientific Reports, 12 (1) 16768, 1-12. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-20920-2

Physical properties during a 28-day ageing period of blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Biceps femoris muscles

Mcayiya, Mzuvukile, Needham, Tersia and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2022). Physical properties during a 28-day ageing period of blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Biceps femoris muscles. Meat Science, 194 108979, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108979

Monitoring compositional changes in Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) sourced from different waste stream diets using attenuated total reflectance mid infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Zhang, Shuxin, Alagappan, Shanmugam, Wills, Volant, Yarger, Olympia and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Monitoring compositional changes in Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) sourced from different waste stream diets using attenuated total reflectance mid infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics. Molecules, 27 (21) 7500, 1-8. doi: 10.3390/molecules27217500

Carcass and offal yields of farmed common eland (Taurotragus oryx) males, as affected by age and immunocastration

Needham, Tersia, Musa, Abubakar Sadiq, Kotrba, Radim, Ceacero, Francisco, Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan, Lebedová, Nicole and Bureš, Daniel (2022). Carcass and offal yields of farmed common eland (Taurotragus oryx) males, as affected by age and immunocastration. Animals, 12 (21) 2893, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/ani12212893

The influence of potable water, lactic and acetic acids on the microbiology of wound areas on impala (Aepyceros melampus) carcasses

Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon, Gouws, Pieter Andries and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2022). The influence of potable water, lactic and acetic acids on the microbiology of wound areas on impala (Aepyceros melampus) carcasses. Microbiology Research, 13 (4), 740-752. doi: 10.3390/microbiolres13040053

Physical meat quality characteristics of Angolan giraffe (Giraffa giraffa angolensis) as affected by sex and muscle

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Silberbauer, Bianca L., Needham, Tersia, Bureš, Daniel, Kotrba, Radim and Strydom, Philip (2022). Physical meat quality characteristics of Angolan giraffe (Giraffa giraffa angolensis) as affected by sex and muscle. Meat Science, 192 108911, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108911

Characterisation and identification of individual intact goat muscle samples (Capra sp.) using a portable near-infrared spectrometer and chemometrics

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Ingle, Prasheek, Khole, Ankita Hemant, Zhang, Shuxin, Yang, Zhiyin, Beya, Michel, Bureš, Daniel and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Characterisation and identification of individual intact goat muscle samples (Capra sp.) using a portable near-infrared spectrometer and chemometrics. Foods, 11 (18) 2894, 1-8. doi: 10.3390/foods11182894

Near infrared spectroscopy as a traceability tool to monitor black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) intended as animal feed

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Olarte Mantilla, Sandra M., Mikkelsen, Deirdre, James, Peter, Yarger, Olympia and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Near infrared spectroscopy as a traceability tool to monitor black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) intended as animal feed. Applied Sciences, 12 (16) 8168, 8168. doi: 10.3390/app12168168

Toxic metals in meat contributed by helicopter and rifle thoracic killing of game meat animals

Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2022). Toxic metals in meat contributed by helicopter and rifle thoracic killing of game meat animals. Applied Sciences, 12 (16) 8095, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/app12168095

Physical hazards in Aepyceros melampus carcasses killed for meat purposes by aerial and thoracic shots

Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon, Gower, Luzyl Amely, Van der Watt, Marie and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2022). Physical hazards in Aepyceros melampus carcasses killed for meat purposes by aerial and thoracic shots. Applied Sciences, 12 (14) 6861, 6861. doi: 10.3390/app12146861

Unscrambling the provenance of eggs by combining chemometrics and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy

Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan , Ni, Dongdong , Dayananda, Buddhi , Ghafar, N. Abdul and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Unscrambling the provenance of eggs by combining chemometrics and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Sensors, 22 (13) 4988, 4988. doi: 10.3390/s22134988

Inside the egg—demonstrating provenance without the cracking using near infrared spectroscopy

Hoffman, Louw, Ni, Dongdong, Dayananda, Buddhi, AbdulGhafar, Nuratifah and Cozzolino, Daniel (2022). Inside the egg—demonstrating provenance without the cracking using near infrared spectroscopy. Food Analytical Methods, 15 (11), 3013-3019. doi: 10.1007/s12161-022-02348-6

Muscle yields and physical meat quality characteristics of hot- vs. cold-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus) meat

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Pretorius, Karla, Gouws, Pieter A., Marais, Jeannine and Needham, Tersia (2022). Muscle yields and physical meat quality characteristics of hot- vs. cold-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus) meat. Meat Science, 187 108770, 108770. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108770

Using ultrasound to predict fat deposition in growing lambs of different South African sheep breed types

Van Der Merwe, D. A., Brand, T. S., Steyn, S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2022). Using ultrasound to predict fat deposition in growing lambs of different South African sheep breed types. Small Ruminant Research, 210 106670, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106670

Effects of increasing internal end‐point temperatures on physicochemical and sensory properties of meat: a review

Schwartz, Marbi, Marais, Jeannine, Strydom, Phillip Evert and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2022). Effects of increasing internal end‐point temperatures on physicochemical and sensory properties of meat: a review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 21 (3), 2843-2872. doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.12948

Newly described anatomical opening on forelimb tendon in the artiodactyls and its relation to knee clicks

Pyszko, Martin, Němeček, Petr, Horák, Ondřej, Páral, Václav, Kotrba, Radim, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Robovský, Jan (2022). Newly described anatomical opening on forelimb tendon in the artiodactyls and its relation to knee clicks. Scientific Reports, 12 (1) 4362, 4362. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-08303-z

Differences in meat quality of six muscles obtained from southern African large-frame Indigenous Veld Goat and Boer Goat wethers and bucks

van Wyk, Gertruida L., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Strydom, Phillip E. and Frylinck, Lorinda (2022). Differences in meat quality of six muscles obtained from southern African large-frame Indigenous Veld Goat and Boer Goat wethers and bucks. Animals, 12 (3) 382, 382. doi: 10.3390/ani12030382

Horn growth characteristics of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger niger) in South Africa

Shepstone, C. A., Lubout, P. C., Zyl, J. H. C. Van, Hoffman, L. C. and Jordaan, G. F. (2022). Horn growth characteristics of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger niger) in South Africa. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 52 (3), 374-382. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v52i3.12

Metabolizable energy requirements, dry matter intake and feed selection of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger)

Shepstone, C. A., Meissner, H. H., Van Zyl, J. H.C., Lubout, P. and Hoffman, L. C. (2022). Metabolizable energy requirements, dry matter intake and feed selection of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 52 (3), 326-337. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v52i3.8

Organic side streams (bioproducts) as substrate for black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) intended as animal feed: chemical safety issues

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Rowland, Duncan, Barwell, Rob, Cozzolino, Daniel, Mikkelsen, Deirdre, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra M., James, Peter, Yarger, Olympia and Hoffman, Louwrens (2022). Organic side streams (bioproducts) as substrate for black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) intended as animal feed: chemical safety issues. Animal Production Science, 62 (17), 1639-1651. doi: 10.1071/an22155

Predicting feed intake from weaning to maturity in South African sheep reared on high-energy grain-based diets

van der Merwe, D. A., Brand, T. S., Theron, P. G. and Hoffman, L. C. (2022). Predicting feed intake from weaning to maturity in South African sheep reared on high-energy grain-based diets. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 52 (3), 291-303. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v52i3.5

Techno-functional properties of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae

Bessa, L. W., Pieterse, E., Marais, J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2022). Techno-functional properties of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 8 (10), 1047-1059. doi: 10.3920/JIFF2021.0156

The efficiency of probiotics administrated via different routes and doses in enhancing production performance, meat auality, gut morphology, and microbial profile of broiler chickens

Soumeh, Elham A., Cedeno, Astrid Del Rocio Coba, Niknafs, Shahram, Bromfield, Jacoba and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). The efficiency of probiotics administrated via different routes and doses in enhancing production performance, meat auality, gut morphology, and microbial profile of broiler chickens. Animals, 11 (12) 3607, 3607. doi: 10.3390/ani11123607

Toxic metals in wild ungulates and domestic meat animals slaughtered for food purposes: a systemic review

Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon and Hoffman, Louwrens Christian (2021). Toxic metals in wild ungulates and domestic meat animals slaughtered for food purposes: a systemic review. Foods, 10 (11) 2853, 2853. doi: 10.3390/foods10112853

Analysis of biological and biochemical parameters of adult male spiny lobsters Jasus lalandii for identification of possible growth predictors

Munian, Andre, Cockcroft, Andrew, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Auerswald, Lutz (2021). Analysis of biological and biochemical parameters of adult male spiny lobsters Jasus lalandii for identification of possible growth predictors. Fisheries Research, 243 106061, 106061. doi: 10.1016/j.fishres.2021.106061

Physico-chemical characteristics and lipid oxidative stability of zebra (Equus burchelli) droëwors made using different levels of sheep fat

Mandela, Zikhona, Arnaud, Elodie and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Physico-chemical characteristics and lipid oxidative stability of zebra (Equus burchelli) droëwors made using different levels of sheep fat. Foods, 10 (10) 2497, 2497. doi: 10.3390/foods10102497

Legislative landscape of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) as feed

Alagappan, S., Rowland, D., Barwell, R., Mantilla, S. M. O., Mikkelsen, D., James, P., Yarger, O. and Hoffman, L.C. (2021). Legislative landscape of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) as feed. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 8 (4), 343-355. doi: 10.3920/jiff2021.0111

Carcass yields and physical-chemical meat quality characteristics of Namibian red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) as influenced by sex and muscle

Hoffman, Louwrens C., van Schalkwyk, Diana L. van, Muller, Magdalena, Needham, Tersia and McMillin, Kenneth W. (2021). Carcass yields and physical-chemical meat quality characteristics of Namibian red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) as influenced by sex and muscle. Foods, 10 (10) 2347, 2347. doi: 10.3390/foods10102347

The use of organic acids (lactic and acetic) as a microbial decontaminant during the slaughter of meat animal species: a review

Nkosi, Davies Veli, Bekker, Johan Leon and Hoffman, Louwrens Christian (2021). The use of organic acids (lactic and acetic) as a microbial decontaminant during the slaughter of meat animal species: a review. Foods, 10 (10) 2293. doi: 10.3390/foods10102293

Enhancing growth performance, organ development, meat auality, and bone mineralisation of broiler chickens through multi-enzyme super-dosing in reduced energy diets

Bromfield, Jacoba I., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Horyanto, Darwin and Soumeh, Elham A. (2021). Enhancing growth performance, organ development, meat auality, and bone mineralisation of broiler chickens through multi-enzyme super-dosing in reduced energy diets. Animals, 11 (10) 2791, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/ani11102791

An exploratory study into the influence of sex on body measurements, carcass weights and meat yields of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis)

Silberbauer, Bianca L., Strydom, Phillip E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). An exploratory study into the influence of sex on body measurements, carcass weights and meat yields of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis). Foods, 10 (10) 2245, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/foods10102245

Nutritional, anti‐nutritional, antioxidant, physicochemical and functional characterization of Australian Acacia seed: effect of species and regions

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Nutritional, anti‐nutritional, antioxidant, physicochemical and functional characterization of Australian Acacia seed: effect of species and regions. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 101 (11), 4681-4690. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.11113

Evaluation of two different etorphine doses combined with azaperone in blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) immobilisation

Gaudio, Eugenio, Laubscher, Liesel L., Meyer, Leith C.R., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Raath, Jacobus P. and Pfitzer, Silke (2021). Evaluation of two different etorphine doses combined with azaperone in blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) immobilisation. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 92 a2161. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v92i0.2161

Food safety of consuming black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae: microbial, heavy metal and cross-reactive allergen risks

Bessa, Leah W., Pieterse, Elsje, Marais, Jeannine, Dhanani, Karim and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Food safety of consuming black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae: microbial, heavy metal and cross-reactive allergen risks. Foods, 10 (8) 1934. doi: 10.3390/foods10081934

Rice bran makes a healthy and tasty traditional Indonesian goat meatball, ‘Bakso’

Sujarwanta, Rio Olympias, Beya, Michel Mubiayi, Utami, Desi, Jamhari, Jamhari, Suryanto, Edi, Agus, Ali, Smyth, Heather Eunice and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2021). Rice bran makes a healthy and tasty traditional Indonesian goat meatball, ‘Bakso’. Foods, 10 (8) 1940, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/foods10081940

Nutritional analysis, volatile composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Australian green ants (Oecophylla smaragdina)

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Fuller, Steve, Hoffman, Louwrens  C., Netzel, Gabriele, Weber, Nadine, Rychlik, Michael, Cozzolino, Daniel, Smyth, Heather  E. and Olarte Mantilla, Sandra  M. (2021). Nutritional analysis, volatile composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Australian green ants (Oecophylla smaragdina). Future Foods, 3 100007, 100007. doi: 10.1016/j.fufo.2020.100007

Sheepskin leather quality characteristics of South African breeds

Van der Merwe, Daniel A., Brand, Tertius S., Theron, Pieter G., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Jackson-Moss, Clive A. (2021). Sheepskin leather quality characteristics of South African breeds. Small Ruminant Research, 199 106365, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106365

Escherichia coli antibiotic resistance patterns from co-grazing and non-co-grazing livestock and wildlife species from two farms in the Western Cape, South Africa

van den Honert, Michaela Sannettha, Gouws, Pieter Andries and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2021). Escherichia coli antibiotic resistance patterns from co-grazing and non-co-grazing livestock and wildlife species from two farms in the Western Cape, South Africa. Antibiotics, 10 (6) 618, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics10060618

Characterization of smallholder pig production systems in the Western Cape, South Africa

Molotsi, Annelin Henriehetta, Cupido, Melissa and Hoffman, Louw C. H. (2021). Characterization of smallholder pig production systems in the Western Cape, South Africa. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 53 (2) 325, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s11250-021-02649-8

Sensory characteristics of male impala (Aepyceros melampus) meat, produced under varying production systems and nutrition

Needham, Tersia, Engels, Retha A. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Sensory characteristics of male impala (Aepyceros melampus) meat, produced under varying production systems and nutrition. Foods, 10 (3) 619, 619. doi: 10.3390/foods10030619

Replacement of sodium tripolyphosphate with iota carrageenan in the formulation of restructured ostrich ham

Schutte, Sumari, Marais, Jeannine, Muller, Magdalena and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Replacement of sodium tripolyphosphate with iota carrageenan in the formulation of restructured ostrich ham. Foods, 10 (3) 535, 535. doi: 10.3390/foods10030535

Feeding unsaleable carrots to lambs increased performance and carcass characteristics while maintaining meat quality

Forwood, Daniel L., Holman, Benjamin W.B., Hopkins, David L., Smyth, Heather E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Chaves, Alex V. and Meale, Sarah J. (2021). Feeding unsaleable carrots to lambs increased performance and carcass characteristics while maintaining meat quality. Meat Science, 173 108402, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108402

Non-destructive spectroscopic and imaging techniques for the detection of processed meat fraud

Edwards, Kiah, Manley, Marena, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Williams, Paul J. (2021). Non-destructive spectroscopic and imaging techniques for the detection of processed meat fraud. Foods, 10 (2) 448, 448. doi: 10.3390/foods10020448

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. doi: 10.3390/foods9111665

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. doi: 10.3390/foods9111624

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

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

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

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

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

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. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v91i0.2000

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

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

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. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v91i0.2029

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

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

Immobilization quality and cardiopulmonary effects of etorphine alone compared with etorphine–azaperone in blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi)

Gaudio, Eugenio, Laubscher, Liesel L., Pfitzer, Silke, Raath, Jacobus P., Hoffman, Louw C. and De Benedictis, Giulia M. (2020). Immobilization quality and cardiopulmonary effects of etorphine alone compared with etorphine–azaperone in blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi). Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 47 (4), 528-536. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.10.012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Effects of the addition of vinegar, weight loss and packaging method on the physicochemical properties and microbiological profile of biltong

Jones, Maxine, Arnaud, Elodie, Gouws, Pieter and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Effects of the addition of vinegar, weight loss and packaging method on the physicochemical properties and microbiological profile of biltong. Meat Science, 156, 214-221. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.06.003

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), 1541-1549. doi: 10.1017/s0031182019000684

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An exploratory study into the use of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae in the production of a Vienna-style sausage

Bessa, Leah W., Pieterse, Elsje, Sigge, Gunnar and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). An exploratory study into the use of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae in the production of a Vienna-style sausage. Meat and Muscle Biology, 3 (1), 289-290. doi: 10.22175/mmb2018.11.0038

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

Carcass and meat quality attributes of Malawi Zebu steers fed Vachellia polyacantha leaves or Adansonia digitata seed as alternative protein sources to Glycine max

Chingala, G., Raffrenato, E., Dzama, K., Hoffman, L. C. and Mapiye, C. (2019). Carcass and meat quality attributes of Malawi Zebu steers fed Vachellia polyacantha leaves or Adansonia digitata seed as alternative protein sources to Glycine max. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 49 (2), 396-402. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v49i2.18

Carcass composition and yields of wild fallow deer (Dama dama) in South Africa

Fitzhenry, Leon B., Cawthorn, Donna M., Muchenje, Voster, Bures, Daniel, Kotrba, Radim and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Carcass composition and yields of wild fallow deer (Dama dama) in South Africa. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 49 (1), 100-110. doi: 10.3957/056.049.0100

Changes in pH, colour and the microbiology of black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle with normal and high (DFD) muscle pH

Shange, Nompumelelo, Gouws, Pieter and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Changes in pH, colour and the microbiology of black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) muscle with normal and high (DFD) muscle pH. Meat Science, 147, 13-19. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.08.021

Effect of varying levels of dietary inclusion of sweet lupin on the growth production characteristics of ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)

Brand, T. S., Engelbrecht, J. A., van der Merwe, J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Effect of varying levels of dietary inclusion of sweet lupin on the growth production characteristics of ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 49 (2), 346-362. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v49i2.14

Effect of varying levels of protein concentration on production traits of ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)

Brand, T. S., Viviers, S. F., van der Merwe, J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Effect of varying levels of protein concentration on production traits of ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus). South African Journal of Animal Science, 49 (4), 684-696. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v49i4.10

Extending the interval between second vaccination and slaughter: II. Changes in the reproductive capacity of immunocastrated ram lambs

Needham, T., Lambrechts, H. and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Extending the interval between second vaccination and slaughter: II. Changes in the reproductive capacity of immunocastrated ram lambs. Animal, 13 (09), 1-10. doi: 10.1017/S1751731118003609

Growth, carcass and meat quality traits of two South African meat rabbit breeds

North, M. K., Zotte, A. Dalle and Hoffman, L. C. (2019). Growth, carcass and meat quality traits of two South African meat rabbit breeds. South African Journal of Animal Science, 49 (5), 815-823. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v49i5.4

Hermetia illucens larvae reared on different substrates in broiler quail diets: effect on apparent digestibility, feed-choice and growth performance

Woods, M. J., Cullere, M., Van Emmenes, L., Vincenzi, S., Pieterse, E., Hoffman, L. C. and Zotte, A. Dalle (2019). Hermetia illucens larvae reared on different substrates in broiler quail diets: effect on apparent digestibility, feed-choice and growth performance. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 5 (2), 89-98. doi: 10.3920/JIFF2018.0027

Influence of immunocastration vaccine administration interval on serum androgen concentrations and testis activity in ram lambs

Needham, Tersia, Lambrechts, Helet and Hoffman, Louwrens (2019). Influence of immunocastration vaccine administration interval on serum androgen concentrations and testis activity in ram lambs. Small Ruminant Research, 170, 82-90. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2018.11.016

Profile of cabanossi made with exotic meats and olive oil

Hoffman, L.C., Schoon, K., Rudman, M., Brand, T.S., Dalle Zotte, A. and Cullere, M. (2019). Profile of cabanossi made with exotic meats and olive oil. Meat Science, 147, 20-27. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.08.012

Feather and skin development of ostriches Struthio camelus

Brand, Tertius S., Kritzinger, Werné J., van der Merwe, Daniel A., Muller, Anieka, Hoffman, Louw C. and Niemann, Gert J. (2018). Feather and skin development of ostriches Struthio camelus. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 89 a1556. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v89i0.1556

Changes in the physico-chemical attributes through processing of salami made from blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), eland (Taurotragus oryx), fallow deer (Dama dama), springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) and black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) in comparison to pork

Chakanya, Chido, Arnaud, Elodie, Muchenje, Voster and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). Changes in the physico-chemical attributes through processing of salami made from blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi), eland (Taurotragus oryx), fallow deer (Dama dama), springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) and black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) in comparison to pork. Meat Science, 146, 87-92. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.07.034

Physico-chemical composition and oxidative stability of South African beef, game, ostrich and pork droëwors

Mukumbo, Felicitas E., Arnaud, Elodie, Collignan, Antoine, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Descalzo, Adriana M. and Muchenje, Voster (2018). Physico-chemical composition and oxidative stability of South African beef, game, ostrich and pork droëwors. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55 (12), 4833-4840. doi: 10.1007/s13197-018-3417-2

Quality characteristics of Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) meat

Rudman, Monlee, Leslie, Alison J., van der Rijst, Marieta and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). Quality characteristics of Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) meat. Meat Science, 145, 266-272. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.07.001

Rabbit meat production and processing in China

Li, Shaobo, Zeng, Weicai, Li, Ruolin, Hoffman, Louwrens C., He, Zhifei, Sun, Qun and Li, Hongjun (2018). Rabbit meat production and processing in China. Meat Science, 145, 320-328. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.06.037

The effects of quercetin supplementation on New Zealand White grower rabbit carcass and meat quality - a short communication

North, M. K., Zotte, A. Dalle and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). The effects of quercetin supplementation on New Zealand White grower rabbit carcass and meat quality - a short communication. Meat Science, 145, 363-366. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.07.014

Carcass and meat characteristics from farm-raised and wild fallow deer (Dama dama) and red deer (Cervus elaphus): a review

Kudrnáčová, Eva, Bartoň, Luděk, Bureš, Daniel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). Carcass and meat characteristics from farm-raised and wild fallow deer (Dama dama) and red deer (Cervus elaphus): a review. Meat Science, 141, 9-27. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.02.020

Nutrients composition in fit snacks made from ostrich, beef and chicken dried meat

Zdanowska-Sąsiadek, Żaneta, Marchewka, Joanna, Horbańczuk, Jarosław, Wierzbicka, Agnieszka, Lipińska, Paulina, Jóźwik, Artur, Atanasov, Atanas, Huminiecki, Łukasz, Sieroń, Aleksander, Sieroń, Karolina, Strzałkowska, Nina, Stelmasiak, Adrian, De Smet, Stefaan, Van Hecke, Thomas and Hoffman, Louwrens (2018). Nutrients composition in fit snacks made from ostrich, beef and chicken dried meat. Molecules, 23 (6) 1267, 1267. doi: 10.3390/molecules23061267

Sensory quality and fatty acid content of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat: influence of farm location and sex

Neethling, Jeannine, Muller, Magdalena, van der Rijst, Marieta and Hoffman, Louwrens C (2018). Sensory quality and fatty acid content of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) meat: influence of farm location and sex. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 98 (7), 2548-2556. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8743

The effect of dietary energy content on quality characteristics of Boer goat meat

Brand, Tertius S., Van Der Merwe, Daniel A., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Geldenhuys, Greta (2018). The effect of dietary energy content on quality characteristics of Boer goat meat. Meat Science, 139, 74-81. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.01.018

Effects of production systems on the carcass and meat quality characteristics of spent laying hens

Semwogerere, F., Neethling, J., Muchenje, V. and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). Effects of production systems on the carcass and meat quality characteristics of spent laying hens. Poultry Science, 97 (6), 1990-1997. doi: 10.3382/ps/pey074

African elephants ( Loxodonta africana ) display remarkable olfactory acuity in human scent matching to sample performance

von Dürckheim, Katharina E.M., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Leslie, Alison, Hensman, Michael C., Hensman, Sean, Schultz, Kip and Lee, Stephen (2018). African elephants ( Loxodonta africana ) display remarkable olfactory acuity in human scent matching to sample performance. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 200, 123-129. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2017.12.004

Physical quality attributes of male and female wild fallow deer (Dama dama) muscles

Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè, Fitzhenry, Leon Brett, Muchenje, Voster, Bureš, Daniel, Kotrba, Radim and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). Physical quality attributes of male and female wild fallow deer (Dama dama) muscles. Meat Science, 137, 168-175. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2017.11.031

Insects as human food; from farm to fork : Insects as human food

Bessa, Leah Wilson, Pieterse, Elsje, Sigge, Gunnar and Hoffman, Louw Christiaan (2018). Insects as human food; from farm to fork : Insects as human food. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 100 (14), 5017-5022. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8860

Effects of varying sweet lupin dietary inclusion levels on feather classes, leather traits and meat composition of feedlot ostriches

Brand, T.S., Engelbrecht, J.A., Van der Merwe, J and Hoffman, L.C. (2018). Effects of varying sweet lupin dietary inclusion levels on feather classes, leather traits and meat composition of feedlot ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (1), 186. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i1.20

Feed preference of grower ostriches consuming diets differing in Lupinus angustifolius inclusion levels

Brand, T.S., Engelbrecht, J.A., Van der Merwe, J and Hoffman, L.C. (2018). Feed preference of grower ostriches consuming diets differing in Lupinus angustifolius inclusion levels. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (1), 170. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i1.19

Importance and implications of antibiotic resistance development in livestock and wildlife farming in South Africa: a review

Van den Honert, M.S., Gouws, P.A. and Hoffman, L.C. (2018). Importance and implications of antibiotic resistance development in livestock and wildlife farming in South Africa: a review. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (3), 401-412. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i3.1

The influence of different dietary energy concentrations on the production parameters of feedlot ostriches

Brand, T.S., Viviers, S.F., Van der Merwe, J and Hoffman, L.C. (2018). The influence of different dietary energy concentrations on the production parameters of feedlot ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (1), 162-169. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i1.18

The truth is in the isotopes: Authenticating regionally unique South African lamb

Erasmus, Sara W., Muller, Magdalena, Butler, Mike and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). The truth is in the isotopes: Authenticating regionally unique South African lamb. Food Chemistry, 239, 926-934. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.07.026

Analysis of carcass characteristics and fat deposition of Merino, South African Mutton Merino and Dorper lambs housed in a feedlot

Brand, T. S., van der Westhuizen, E. J., van Der Merwe, D. A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). Analysis of carcass characteristics and fat deposition of Merino, South African Mutton Merino and Dorper lambs housed in a feedlot. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 48 (3), 477-488. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i3.8

Application of immunocastration in a commercial Dohne Merino ram flock before weaning

Needham, T., Lambrechts, H. and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). Application of immunocastration in a commercial Dohne Merino ram flock before weaning. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 48 (6), 1115-1120. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i6.15

Chemical composition of African Savanna Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) meat

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Hildebrandt, Walter R. and Leslie, Alison J. (2018). Chemical composition of African Savanna Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 48 (1) 013003, 013003. doi: 10.3957/056.048.013003

Color Stability of Fallow Deer (Dama dama) Infraspinatus, Longissimus Thoracis et Lumborum, and Biceps Femoris Muscles During Refrigerated Storage

Neethling, Nikki E., Sigge, Gunnar O., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Suman, Surendranath P. (2018). Color Stability of Fallow Deer (Dama dama) Infraspinatus, Longissimus Thoracis et Lumborum, and Biceps Femoris Muscles During Refrigerated Storage. Meat and Muscle Biology, 2 (1), 147. doi: 10.22175/mmb2017.09.0043

Effect of quercetin supplementation on the growth, feed efficiency and serum hormone levels of New Zealand White rabbits

North, M. K., Zotte, A. Dalle and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). Effect of quercetin supplementation on the growth, feed efficiency and serum hormone levels of New Zealand White rabbits. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 48 (6), 1128-1139. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i6.17

Feeding preferences of ostriches towards the inclusion of full-fat canola seed in grower diets

Brand, T. S., Niemann, G. J., Muller, A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). Feeding preferences of ostriches towards the inclusion of full-fat canola seed in grower diets. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (5), 977-986. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i5.18

Performance, water intake, carcass characteristics and intestinal histomorphology of broilers supplemented with phytase

van Emmenes, L., Pieterse, E. and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). Performance, water intake, carcass characteristics and intestinal histomorphology of broilers supplemented with phytase. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (4), 734-742. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i4.15

Production and slaughter performance of ostriches fed full-fat canola seed

Niemann, G. J., Brand, T. S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2018). Production and slaughter performance of ostriches fed full-fat canola seed. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (4), 779-799. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i4.20

The influence of normal and high ultimate muscle pH on the microbiology and colour stability of previously frozen black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) meat

Shange, Nompumelelo, Makasi, Thandeka N., Gouws, Pieter A. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2018). The influence of normal and high ultimate muscle pH on the microbiology and colour stability of previously frozen black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) meat. Meat Science, 135, 14-19. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2017.08.006

Use of sweet lupin, canola oilcake and full-fat canola as alternatives to soybean oilcake in diets for broilers

Brand, T. S., Smith, N., Hoffman, L. C. and Jordaan, L. (2018). Use of sweet lupin, canola oilcake and full-fat canola as alternatives to soybean oilcake in diets for broilers. South African Journal of Animal Science, 48 (3), 553-562. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v48i3.16

Comparing the effect of age and dietary energy content on feedlot performance of Boer goats

Brand, T.S., Van Der Merwe, D.A., Swart, E. and Hoffman, L.C. (2017). Comparing the effect of age and dietary energy content on feedlot performance of Boer goats. Small Ruminant Research, 157, 40-46. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.10.009

Castration of male livestock and the potential of immunocastration to improve animal welfare and production traits: Invited Review

Needham, T., Lambrechts, H. and Hoffman, L.C. (2017). Castration of male livestock and the potential of immunocastration to improve animal welfare and production traits: Invited Review. South African Journal of Animal Science, 47 (6), 731-742. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v47i6.1

Processing of South African biltong – a review

Jones, M., Arnaud, E., Gouws, P. and Hoffman, L.C. (2017). Processing of South African biltong – a review. South African Journal of Animal Science, 47 (6), 743-757. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v47i6.2

Proton-transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) for the authentication of regionally unique South African lamb

Erasmus, Sara W., Muller, Magdalena, Alewijn, Martin, Koot, Alex H., van Ruth, Saskia M. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Proton-transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS) for the authentication of regionally unique South African lamb. Food Chemistry, 233, 331-342. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.04.131

What is meat in South Africa?

Erasmus, Sara Wilhelmina and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2017). What is meat in South Africa?. Animal Frontiers, 7 (4), 71-75. doi: 10.2527/af.2017.0449

The effect of age on the carcass composition, portion yield and proximate composition of two rabbit genetic types in South Africa

North, M.K., Nkhabutlane, P. and Hoffman, L.C. (2017). The effect of age on the carcass composition, portion yield and proximate composition of two rabbit genetic types in South Africa. World Rabbit Science, 25 (3), 281-288. doi: 10.4995/wrs.2017.6396

Towards a regional beef carcass classification system for Southern Africa

Chingala, G, Raffrenato, E, Dzama, K, Hoffman, L.C. and Mapiye, C (2017). Towards a regional beef carcass classification system for Southern Africa. South African Journal of Animal Science, 47 (4), 408-423. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v47i4.1

Metal concentrations and toxicity in South African snoek (Thyrsites atun) and yellowtail (Seriola lalandi)

Bosch, Adina C., O'Neill, Bernadette, Kerwath, Sven E., Sigge, Gunnar O. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Metal concentrations and toxicity in South African snoek (Thyrsites atun) and yellowtail (Seriola lalandi). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 122 (1-2), 360-365. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.06.074

Presence, concentration and trends of metals: a baseline study of blacktail (Diplodus sargus capensis) and hottentot (Pachymetopon blochii) along the South African coastline

O'Neill, Bernadette, Bosch, Adina C., Kerwath, Sven E., Sigge, Gunnar O. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Presence, concentration and trends of metals: a baseline study of blacktail (Diplodus sargus capensis) and hottentot (Pachymetopon blochii) along the South African coastline. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 121 (1-2), 352-356. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.06.014

Proximate and fatty acid composition of cooked South African Cape snoek (Thyrsites atun)

Henning, Suné S. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Proximate and fatty acid composition of cooked South African Cape snoek (Thyrsites atun). South African Journal of Science, 113 (5/6) 20160161, 46-49. doi: 10.17159/sajs.2017/20160161

Colour and oxidative stability of mince produced from fresh and frozen/thawed fallow deer (Dama dama) meat

Chakanya, Chido, Arnaud, Elodie, Muchenje, Voster and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Colour and oxidative stability of mince produced from fresh and frozen/thawed fallow deer (Dama dama) meat. Meat Science, 126, 63-72. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.12.008

Deceit with decapods?: evaluating labelling accuracy of crustacean products in South Africa

Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Deceit with decapods?: evaluating labelling accuracy of crustacean products in South Africa. Food Control, 73 (Part B), 741-753. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.09.027

Determinants of smallholder farmers’ perceptions of impact of climate change on beef production in Malawi

Chingala, Gregory, Mapiye, Cletos, Raffrenato, Emiliano, Hoffman, Louw and Dzama, Kennedy (2017). Determinants of smallholder farmers’ perceptions of impact of climate change on beef production in Malawi. Climatic Change, 142 (1-2), 129-141. doi: 10.1007/s10584-017-1924-1

Growth responses of entire and immunocastrated male pigs to dietary protein with and without ractopamine hydrochloride

Needham, T., Hoffman, L. C. and Gous, R. M. (2017). Growth responses of entire and immunocastrated male pigs to dietary protein with and without ractopamine hydrochloride. Animal, 11 (09), 1482-1487. doi: 10.1017/s1751731117000271

Effect of days in feedlot on growth performance and carcass characteristics of Merino, South African Mutton Merino and Dorper lambs

Brand, T.S., Van der Westhuizen, E.J., Van der Merwe, D.A. and Hoffman, L.C. (2017). Effect of days in feedlot on growth performance and carcass characteristics of Merino, South African Mutton Merino and Dorper lambs. South African Journal of Animal Science, 47 (1), 26-33. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v47i1.5

Authentic sheep meat in the European Union: factors influencing and validating its unique meat quality: authentic sheep meat in the European Union

Erasmus, Sara W., Muller, Magdalena and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2017). Authentic sheep meat in the European Union: factors influencing and validating its unique meat quality: authentic sheep meat in the European Union. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 97 (7), 1979-1996. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8180

Effect of Sex and Muscle on the Fiber-Type Composition and Cross-Sectional Area of Springbok ( ) Muscle

North, Megan K. and Hoffman, Louw C. (2017). Effect of Sex and Muscle on the Fiber-Type Composition and Cross-Sectional Area of Springbok ( ) Muscle. Meat and Muscle Biology, 1 (1), 28-34. doi: 10.22175/mmb2017.01.0001

Exogenous and endogenous factors influencing color of fresh meat from ungulates

Neethling, Nikki E., Suman, Surendranath P., Sigge, Gunnar O., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Hunt, Melvin C. (2017). Exogenous and endogenous factors influencing color of fresh meat from ungulates. Meat and Muscle Biology, 1 (1), 253-275. doi: 10.22175/mmb2017.06.0032

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Organochlorinated Pesticides (OCPs) in Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) from three spatially distinct locations along the coast of South Africa: levels, sources and fish size effect

Rufina C, Chukwumalume, Hoffman C, Louwrens and Opara L, Umezurike (2017). Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Organochlorinated Pesticides (OCPs) in Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) from three spatially distinct locations along the coast of South Africa: levels, sources and fish size effect. Journal of Food Processing & Technology, 08 (01) doi: 10.4172/2157-7110.1000644

Comparison of shear force tenderness, drip and cooking loss, and ultimate muscle pH of the loin muscle among grass-fed steers of four major beef crosses slaughtered in Namibia

Strydom, P, Lühl, J, Kahl, C and Hoffman, L.C. (2016). Comparison of shear force tenderness, drip and cooking loss, and ultimate muscle pH of the loin muscle among grass-fed steers of four major beef crosses slaughtered in Namibia. South African Journal of Animal Science, 46 (4), 348-359. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v46i4.2

Physico-chemical properties of reduced-fat beef species sausage with pork back fat replaced by pineapple dietary fibres and water

Henning, Suné St.Clair, Tshalibe, Prince and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Physico-chemical properties of reduced-fat beef species sausage with pork back fat replaced by pineapple dietary fibres and water. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 74, 92-98. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.07.007

The influence of vaccination interval on growth, carcass traits and testicle parameters of immunocastrated ram lambs

Needham, T., Lambrechts, H. and Hoffman, L.C. (2016). The influence of vaccination interval on growth, carcass traits and testicle parameters of immunocastrated ram lambs. Small Ruminant Research, 145, 53-57. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2016.10.025

Variation in the sensory profile of South African Dorper lamb from extensive grazing systems

Erasmus, Sara W., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Muller, Magdalena and van der Rijst, Marieta (2016). Variation in the sensory profile of South African Dorper lamb from extensive grazing systems. Small Ruminant Research, 144, 62-74. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2016.07.020

Controversial cuisine: a global account of the demand, supply and acceptance of “unconventional” and “exotic” meats

Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Controversial cuisine: a global account of the demand, supply and acceptance of “unconventional” and “exotic” meats. Meat Science, 120, 19-36. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.04.017

Physical and chemical characteristics of warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) meat

Swanepoel, Monlee, Leslie, Alison J., Rijst, Marieta van der and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Physical and chemical characteristics of warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 46 (2), 103-120. doi: 10.3957/056.046.0103

Muscle-specific colour stability of blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) meat

Neethling, Nikki E., Suman, Surendranath P., Sigge, Gunnar O. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Muscle-specific colour stability of blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) meat. Meat Science, 119, 69-79. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.04.015

The influence of season on the sensory profile of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat

Geldenhuys, Greta, Muller, Nina and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). The influence of season on the sensory profile of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat. Poultry Science, 95 (9), 2174-2185. doi: 10.3382/ps/pew135

Proximate and fatty acid composition of zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) muscle and subcutaneous fat

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Geldenhuys, Greta and Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè (2016). Proximate and fatty acid composition of zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) muscle and subcutaneous fat. Journal of the science of food and agriculture, 96 (11), 3922-3927. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.7623

Effect of sex and time to slaughter (transportation and lairage duration) on the levels of cortisol, creatine kinase and subsequent relationship with pork quality

Jama, N., Maphosa, V., Hoffman, L. C. and Muchenje, V. (2016). Effect of sex and time to slaughter (transportation and lairage duration) on the levels of cortisol, creatine kinase and subsequent relationship with pork quality. Meat Science, 116, 43-49. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.02.001

The effect of a slow-release formulation of zuclopenthixol acetate (Acunil®) on captive blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) behavior and physiological response

Laubscher, Liesel L., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Pitts, Neville I. and Raath, Jacobus P. (2016). The effect of a slow-release formulation of zuclopenthixol acetate (Acunil®) on captive blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) behavior and physiological response. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 47 (2), 514-522. doi: 10.1638/2015-0099.1

Assessment and comparison of proximate, fatty acid and mineral composition of six edible portions of South African cultured yellowtail (Seriola lalandi)

O'Neill, Bernadette, Burke, Andrew B and Hoffman, Louwrens C (2016). Assessment and comparison of proximate, fatty acid and mineral composition of six edible portions of South African cultured yellowtail (Seriola lalandi). Aquaculture Research, 48 (6), 2718-2728. doi: 10.1111/are.13104

Comparative analyses of the chemical and sensory parameters and consumer preference of a semi-dried smoked meat product (cabanossi) produced with warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) and domestic pork meat

Swanepoel, Monlee, Leslie, Alison J. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Comparative analyses of the chemical and sensory parameters and consumer preference of a semi-dried smoked meat product (cabanossi) produced with warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) and domestic pork meat. Meat Science, 114, 103-113. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.12.002

The influence of post-mortem conditioning on the tenderness of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) breast meat (M. pectoralis major)

Geldenhuys, Greta, Muller, Nina and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). The influence of post-mortem conditioning on the tenderness of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) breast meat (M. pectoralis major). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 96 (5), 1828-1835. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.7344

Factors influencing the flavour of game meat: a review

Neethling, J., Hoffman, L. C. and Muller, M. (2016). Factors influencing the flavour of game meat: a review. Meat Science, 113, 139-153. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.11.022

Farmers' perceptions of the extra-limital common warthog in the Northern Cape and free state provinces, South Africa

Swanepoel, Monlee, Leslie, Alison J. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Farmers' perceptions of the extra-limital common warthog in the Northern Cape and free state provinces, South Africa. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 40 (1), 112-121. doi: 10.1002/wsb.617

The effects of hypercapnia on the West Coast rock lobster (Jasus lalandii) through acute exposure to decreased seawater pH - Physiological and biochemical responses

Knapp, J. L., Bridges, C. R., Krohn, J., Hoffman, L. C. and Auerswald, L. (2016). The effects of hypercapnia on the West Coast rock lobster (Jasus lalandii) through acute exposure to decreased seawater pH - Physiological and biochemical responses. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 476, 58-64. doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2015.12.001

Stable isotope ratio analysis: a potential analytical tool for the authentication of South African lamb meat

Erasmus, Sara Wilhelmina, Muller, Magdalena, Van Der Rijst, Marieta and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2016). Stable isotope ratio analysis: a potential analytical tool for the authentication of South African lamb meat. Food Chemistry, 192, 997-1005. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.07.121

The changes in springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Biceps femoris muscles during the rigour period

North, M. K., Frylinck, L. and Hoffman, L. C. (2016). The changes in springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Biceps femoris muscles during the rigour period. Meat Science, 112, 24-30. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.10.009

Heavy metals in marine fish meat and consumer health: a review

Bosch, Adina C., O'Neill, Bernadette, Sigge, Gunnar O., Kerwath, Sven E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Heavy metals in marine fish meat and consumer health: a review. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 96 (1), 32-48. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.7360

Post mortem rigor development in the Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) breast muscle (pectoralis): factors which may affect the tenderness

Geldenhuys, Greta, Muller, Nina, Frylinck, Lorinda and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Post mortem rigor development in the Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) breast muscle (pectoralis): factors which may affect the tenderness. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 96 (1), 271-279. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.7090

Heavy metal accumulation and toxicity in smoothhound (Mustelus mustelus) shark from Langebaan Lagoon, South Africa

Bosch, Adina C., O'Neill, Bernadette, Sigge, Gunnar O., Kerwath, Sven E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Heavy metal accumulation and toxicity in smoothhound (Mustelus mustelus) shark from Langebaan Lagoon, South Africa. Food Chemistry, 190, 871-878. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.06.034

Mercury accumulation in Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) with regards to muscle type, muscle position and fish size

Bosch, Adina C., O'Neill, Bernadette, Sigge, Gunnar O., Kerwath, Sven E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). Mercury accumulation in Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) with regards to muscle type, muscle position and fish size. Food Chemistry, 190, 351-356. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.05.109

Proximate composition and variation in colour, drip loss and pH of breast meat from broilers supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaf meal over time

Nkukwana, T. T., Muchenje, V., Masika, P. J., Pieterse, E., Hoffman, L. C. and Dzama, K. (2016). Proximate composition and variation in colour, drip loss and pH of breast meat from broilers supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaf meal over time. Animal Production Science, 56 (7), 1208-1216. doi: 10.1071/AN14055

The effect of slaughter weight on the carcass characteristics of pork with sex type as co-variable

Pieterse, E., Hoffman, L. C., Siebrits, F. K., Gloy, E. L. and Polawska, E. (2016). The effect of slaughter weight on the carcass characteristics of pork with sex type as co-variable. Animal Production Science, 56 (1), 55-60. doi: 10.1071/AN14183

The fallow deer (Dama spp.); endangered or not?

Chakanya, Chido, Dokora, Adia-En-Michelle, Muchenje, Voster and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2016). The fallow deer (Dama spp.); endangered or not?. Zoologische Garten, 85 (3-4), 160-172. doi: 10.1016/j.zoolgart.2015.11.002

Physical meat quality and chemical composition of the Longissimus thoracis of entire and immunocastrated pigs fed varying dietary protein levels with and without ractopamine hydrochloride

Needham, T. and Hoffman, L. C. (2015). Physical meat quality and chemical composition of the Longissimus thoracis of entire and immunocastrated pigs fed varying dietary protein levels with and without ractopamine hydrochloride. Meat Science, 110, 101-108. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.06.017

The physical and biochemical changes in springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Biceps femoris muscle during ageing

North, M. K., Frylinck, L. and Hoffman, L. C. (2015). The physical and biochemical changes in springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Biceps femoris muscle during ageing. Meat Science, 110, 145-152. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.07.009

Comparative study of the nutritional composition of wild versus farmed yellowtail (Seriola lalandi)

O'Neill, Bernadette, Le Roux, Armandt and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2015). Comparative study of the nutritional composition of wild versus farmed yellowtail (Seriola lalandi). Aquaculture, 448, 169-175. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2015.05.034

Oxidative stability of blesbok, springbok and fallow deer droewors with added rooibos extract

Jones, Maxine, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Muller, Magdalena (2015). Oxidative stability of blesbok, springbok and fallow deer droewors with added rooibos extract. South African Journal of Science, 111 (11-12) 347, 127-134. doi: 10.17159/sajs.2015/20140347

Fish species substitution and misnaming in South Africa: an economic, safety and sustainability conundrum revisited

Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè, Duncan, John, Kastern, Chris, Francis, Junaid and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2015). Fish species substitution and misnaming in South Africa: an economic, safety and sustainability conundrum revisited. Food Chemistry, 185, 165-181. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.03.113

Changes in springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) Longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle during conditioning as assessed by a trained sensory panel

North, M. K. and Hoffman, L. C. (2015). Changes in springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) Longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle during conditioning as assessed by a trained sensory panel. Meat Science, 108, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.05.004

Intramuscular fat characteristics of Namibian common eland (Tragelaphus oryx)

Hoffman, Louwrens C., van Schalkwyk, Diana L., McMillin, Kenneth W. and Kotrba, Radim (2015). Intramuscular fat characteristics of Namibian common eland (Tragelaphus oryx). African Journal of Wildlife Research, 45 (3), 312-320. doi: 10.3957/056.045.0312

Non-chemical techniques used for the capture and relocation of wildlife in South Africa

Laubscher, Liesel L., Pitts, Neville E., Raath, Jacobus P. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2015). Non-chemical techniques used for the capture and relocation of wildlife in South Africa. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 45 (3), 275-286. doi: 10.3957/056.045.0275

Socio-economic dynamics and innovative technologies affecting health-related lipid content in diets: implications on global food and nutrition security

Nantapo, Carlos W.T., Muchenje, Voster, Nkukwana, Thobela T., Hugo, Arnold, Descalzo, Adriana, Grigioni, Gabriela and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2015). Socio-economic dynamics and innovative technologies affecting health-related lipid content in diets: implications on global food and nutrition security. Food Research International, 76 (P4), 896-905. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2015.05.033

The bushmeat and food security nexus: a global account of the contributions, conundrums and ethical collisions

Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2015). The bushmeat and food security nexus: a global account of the contributions, conundrums and ethical collisions. Food Research International, 76 (P4), 906-925. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2015.03.025

The trans-octadecenoic fatty acid profile of beef: implications for global food and nutrition security

Mapiye, C., Vahmani, P., Mlambo, V., Muchenje, V., Dzama, K., Hoffman, L. C. and Dugan, M. E.R. (2015). The trans-octadecenoic fatty acid profile of beef: implications for global food and nutrition security. Food Research International, 76 (P4), 992-1000. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2015.05.001

Carcass traits and cutting yields of entire and immunocastrated pigs fed increasing protein levels with and without ractopamine hydrochloride supplementation

Needham, T. and Hoffman, L. C. (2015). Carcass traits and cutting yields of entire and immunocastrated pigs fed increasing protein levels with and without ractopamine hydrochloride supplementation. Journal of Animal Science, 93 (9), 4545-4556. doi: 10.2527/jas.2015-9183

Suspected lead poisoning in two captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) in South Africa, in 2008 and 2013

North, Michelle A., Lane, Emily P., Marnewick, Kelly, Caldwell, Peter, Carlisle, Glen and Hoffman, Louw C. (2015). Suspected lead poisoning in two captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) in South Africa, in 2008 and 2013. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 86 (1) 1286. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v86i1.1286

Validating a human biotelemetry system for use in captive blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)

Laubscher, Liesel L., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Pitts, Neville I. and Raath, Jacobus P. (2015). Validating a human biotelemetry system for use in captive blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus). Zoo Biology, 34 (4), 321-327. doi: 10.1002/zoo.21222

Acid–base balance and changes in haemolymph properties of the South African rock lobsters, Jasus lalandii, a palinurid decapod, during chronic hypercapnia

Knapp, Jarred L., Bridges, Christopher R., Krohn, Janina, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Auerswald, Lutz (2015). Acid–base balance and changes in haemolymph properties of the South African rock lobsters, Jasus lalandii, a palinurid decapod, during chronic hypercapnia. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 461 (3), 475-480. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.04.025

Energetic benefits and adaptations in mammalian limbs: scale effects and selective pressures

Kilbourne, Brandon M. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2015). Energetic benefits and adaptations in mammalian limbs: scale effects and selective pressures. Evolution, 69 (6), 1546-1559. doi: 10.1111/evo.12675

Influence of carbon monoxide on the colour stability of defrosted yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) muscle stored under aerobic and anaerobic conditions

Neethling, Nikki E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Britz, Trevor J. and O'Neill, Bernadette (2015). Influence of carbon monoxide on the colour stability of defrosted yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) muscle stored under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 95 (8), 1605-1612. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6991

Effect of rooibos extract (Aspalathus linearis) on lipid oxidation over time and the sensory analysis of blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) and springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) droëwors

Jones, Maxine, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Muller, Magdalena (2015). Effect of rooibos extract (Aspalathus linearis) on lipid oxidation over time and the sensory analysis of blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) and springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) droëwors. Meat Science, 103, 54-60. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2014.12.012

The fatty acid, amino acid, and mineral composition of Egyptian goose meat as affected by season, gender, and portion

Geldenhuys, Greta, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Muller, Nina (2015). The fatty acid, amino acid, and mineral composition of Egyptian goose meat as affected by season, gender, and portion. Poultry Science, 94 (5), 1075-1087. doi: 10.3382/ps/pev083

Effect of cottonseed oilcake as a protein source on production of breeding ostriches

Brand, T. S., Tesselaar, G. A., Hoffman, L. C. and Brand, Z. (2015). Effect of cottonseed oilcake as a protein source on production of breeding ostriches. British Poultry Science, 56 (3), 325-329. doi: 10.1080/00071668.2015.1020048

Influence of frozen storage on the fatty acid composition of ostrich meat enriched with linseed and rapeseed

Horbańczuk, J. O., Poławska, E., Wójcik, A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2015). Influence of frozen storage on the fatty acid composition of ostrich meat enriched with linseed and rapeseed. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 45 (2), 129-136. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v45i2.3

The role of traditional and non-traditional meat animals in feeding a growing and evolving world

Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2014). The role of traditional and non-traditional meat animals in feeding a growing and evolving world. Animal Frontiers, 4 (4), 6-12. doi: 10.2527/af.2014-0027

The carcass quality, meat quality and sensory characteristics of broilers raised on diets containing either Musca domestica larvae meal, fish meal or soya bean meal as the main protein source

Pieterse, E., Pretorius, Q., Hoffman, L. C. and Drew, D. W. (2014). The carcass quality, meat quality and sensory characteristics of broilers raised on diets containing either Musca domestica larvae meal, fish meal or soya bean meal as the main protein source. Animal Production Science, 54 (5), 622-628. doi: 10.1071/AN13073

The growth response of ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) chicks fed on diets with three different dietary protein and amino acid concentrations

Carstens, P. D., Sharifi, A. R., Brand, T. S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2014). The growth response of ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) chicks fed on diets with three different dietary protein and amino acid concentrations. British Poultry Science, 55 (4), 510-517. doi: 10.1080/00071668.2014.933772

Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on growth performance, apparent digestibility, digestive organ size and carcass yield in broiler chickens

Nkukwana, T. T., Muchenje, V., Pieterse, E., Masika, P. J., Mabusela, T. P., Hoffman, L. C. and Dzama, K. (2014). Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on growth performance, apparent digestibility, digestive organ size and carcass yield in broiler chickens. Livestock Science, 161 (1), 139-146. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2014.01.001

Lipid and protein stability and sensory evaluation of ostrich (Struthio camelus) droëwors with the addition of rooibos tea extract (Aspalathus linearis) as a natural antioxidant

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Jones, Maxine, Muller, Nina, Joubert, Elizabeth and Sadie, Annalene (2014). Lipid and protein stability and sensory evaluation of ostrich (Struthio camelus) droëwors with the addition of rooibos tea extract (Aspalathus linearis) as a natural antioxidant. Meat Science, 96 (3), 1289-1296. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.10.036

Reply to FD Mellett's comments to article: a high incidence of species substitution and mislabeling detected in meat products sold in South Africa

Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè, Steinman, Harris A. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2014). Reply to FD Mellett's comments to article: a high incidence of species substitution and mislabeling detected in meat products sold in South Africa. Food Control, 37 (1), 415-416. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2013.09.002

Impact of season on the chemical composition of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles

Neethling, Jeannine, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Britz, Trevor J (2014). Impact of season on the chemical composition of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 94 (3), 424-431. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6281

Fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of breast meat from broiler chickens supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaf meal over a period of refrigeration

Nkukwana, T. T., Muchenje, V., Masika, P. J., Hoffman, L. C., Dzama, K. and Descalzo, A. M. (2014). Fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of breast meat from broiler chickens supplemented with Moringa oleifera leaf meal over a period of refrigeration. Food Chemistry, 142, 255-261. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.07.059

Impact of season on the fatty acid profiles of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles

Neethling, J., Britz, T. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2014). Impact of season on the fatty acid profiles of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles. Meat Science, 98 (4), 599-606. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2014.06.030

Sensory profiling of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat

Geldenhuys, G., Hoffman, L. C. and Muller, M. (2014). Sensory profiling of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat. Food Research International, 64, 25-33. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2014.06.005

The effect of dietary energy concentrations on production variables of ostrich chicks (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)

Brand, T. S., Carstens, P. D. and Hoffman, L. C. (2014). The effect of dietary energy concentrations on production variables of ostrich chicks (Struthio camelus var. domesticus). British Poultry Science, 55 (5), 610-618. doi: 10.1080/00071668.2014.956286

The effect of different dietary vitamin and mineral levels on certain production parameters, including egg shell characteristics of breeding ostriches

Brand, T. S., Tesselaar, G. A., Hoffman, L. C. and Brand, Z. (2014). The effect of different dietary vitamin and mineral levels on certain production parameters, including egg shell characteristics of breeding ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 44 (5), S51-S57. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v44i5.11

The effect of moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation on tibia strength, morphology and inorganic content of broiler chickens

Nkukwana, T. T., Muchenje, V., Masika, P. J., Hoffman, L. C. and Dzama, K. (2014). The effect of moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation on tibia strength, morphology and inorganic content of broiler chickens. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 44 (3), 228-239. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v44i3.4

Exotic protein sources to meet all needs

Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Cawthorn, Donna (2013). Exotic protein sources to meet all needs. Meat Science, 95 (4), 764-771. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.04.027

The effect of season, sex, and portion on the carcass characteristics, pH, color, and proximate composition of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat

Geldenhuys, Greta, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Muller, Nina (2013). The effect of season, sex, and portion on the carcass characteristics, pH, color, and proximate composition of Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat. Poultry Science, 92 (12), 3283-3291. doi: 10.3382/ps.2013-03443

Scale effects between body size and limb design in quadrupedal mammals

Kilbourne, Brandon M. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2013). Scale effects between body size and limb design in quadrupedal mammals. PLoS ONE, 8 (11) e78392, e78392. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0078392

Aspects of the nutritional value of cooked Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat compared with other well-known fowl species

Geldenhuys, Greta, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Muller, Nina (2013). Aspects of the nutritional value of cooked Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) meat compared with other well-known fowl species. Poultry Science, 92 (11), 3050-3059. doi: 10.3382/ps.2013-03342

The effect of dietary energy and the inclusion of a β-adrenergic agonist in the diet on the meat quality of feedlot lambs

Brand, T. S., Genis, M. P., Hoffman, L. C., van de Vyver, W. F.J., Swart, R. and Jordaan, G. F. (2013). The effect of dietary energy and the inclusion of a β-adrenergic agonist in the diet on the meat quality of feedlot lambs. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 43 (5), S140-S145. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v43i5.27

Effect of dietary linseed and rapeseed supplementation on fatty acids profiles in the ostriches. Part 2. Fat

Poławska, Ewa, Jóźwik, Artur, Wójcik, Anna, Strzałkowska, Nina, Pierzchała, Mariusz, Tolik, Dominika, Półtorak, Andrzej and Hoffman, Louw C. (2013). Effect of dietary linseed and rapeseed supplementation on fatty acids profiles in the ostriches. Part 2. Fat. Animal Science Papers and Reports, 31 (4), 347-354.

Ectoparasites of a non-indigenous warthog population, Phacochoerus africanus, in the free state Province, South Africa

Matthee, Sonja, Swanepoel, Monlee, Mescht, Luther Van Der, Leslie, Alison J. and Hoffman, Louw C. (2013). Ectoparasites of a non-indigenous warthog population, Phacochoerus africanus, in the free state Province, South Africa. African Zoology, 48 (2), 259-265. doi: 10.3377/004.048.0210

Behaviour response of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and South African Mutton Merino lambs towards humans

Cloete, J. J.E., Cloete, S. W.P., Scholtz, A. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2013). Behaviour response of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and South African Mutton Merino lambs towards humans. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 43 (5), S116-S120. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v43i5.22

First evaluation of unfermented and fermented rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) in preventing lipid oxidation in meat products

Cullere, M., Hoffman, L. C. and Dalle Zotte, A. (2013). First evaluation of unfermented and fermented rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) in preventing lipid oxidation in meat products. Meat Science, 95 (1), 72-77. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.04.018

Carcass composition of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and SA Mutton Merino ram lambs reared under extensive conditions

Burger, A., Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, J. J.E., Muller, M. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2013). Carcass composition of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and SA Mutton Merino ram lambs reared under extensive conditions. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 43 (5 (Supplement 1)), S27-S32. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v43i5.5

Physico-chemical shelf-life indicators of meat from broilers given Moringa oleifera leaf meal

Wapi, C., Nkukwana, T. T., Hoffman, L. C., Dzama, K., Pieterse, E., Mabusela, T. and Muchenje, V. (2013). Physico-chemical shelf-life indicators of meat from broilers given Moringa oleifera leaf meal. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 43 (5), S43-S47. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v43i5.8

The effects of gender, size and life-cycle stage on the chemical composition of smoothhound shark (Mustelus mustelus) meat

Bosch, Adina C., Sigge, Gunnar O., Kerwath, Sven E., Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2013). The effects of gender, size and life-cycle stage on the chemical composition of smoothhound shark (Mustelus mustelus) meat. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 93 (10), 2384-2392. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6100

A high incidence of species substitution and mislabelling detected in meat products sold in South Africa

Cawthorn, Donna-Mareè, Steinman, Harris A. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2013). A high incidence of species substitution and mislabelling detected in meat products sold in South Africa. Food Control, 32 (2), 440-449. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2013.01.008

Effect of dietary linseed and rapeseed supplementation on fatty acid profiles in the ostrich. Part 1. Muscles

Poławska, Ewa, Horbańczuk, Jarosław O., Pierzchała, Mariusz, Strzałkowska, Nina, Jóźwik, Artur, Wójcik, Anna, Pomianowski, Janusz, Gutkowska, Krystyna, Wierzbicka, Agnieszka and Hoffman, Louw C. (2013). Effect of dietary linseed and rapeseed supplementation on fatty acid profiles in the ostrich. Part 1. Muscles. Animal Science Papers and Reports, 31 (3), 239-248.

The hygiene practices of three systems of game meat production in South Africa in terms of animal class and health compliance

Van der Merwe, Maretha, Hoffman, Louw C., Jooste, Piet J. and Calitz, Frikkie Johannes (2013). The hygiene practices of three systems of game meat production in South Africa in terms of animal class and health compliance. Meat Science, 94 (1), 145-152. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.01.011

Gamebirds: a sustainable food source in Southern Africa?

Geldenhuys, Greta, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Muller, Nina (2013). Gamebirds: a sustainable food source in Southern Africa?. Food Security, 5 (2), 235-249. doi: 10.1007/s12571-013-0245-0

Two sampling techniques for game meat

Merwe, Maretha van der, Jooste, Piet J., Hoffman, Louw C. and Calitz, Frikkie J. (2013). Two sampling techniques for game meat. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 84 (1) 536. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v84i1.536

Investigating the contributing factors to postmortem pH changes in springbok, eland, red hartebeest and kudu edible offal

Magwedere, Kudakwashe, Sithole, Fortune, Hoffman, Louw C., Hemberger, Yvonne M. and Dziva, Francis (2013). Investigating the contributing factors to postmortem pH changes in springbok, eland, red hartebeest and kudu edible offal. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 84 (1) 919. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v84i1.919

Nutritional value of cooked offal derived from free-range rams reared in South Africa

Hoffman, L. C., Laubscher, L. L. and Leisegang, K. (2013). Nutritional value of cooked offal derived from free-range rams reared in South Africa. Meat Science, 93 (3), 696-702. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.11.041

Effect of cottonseed oilcake inclusion on ostrich growth performance and meat chemical composition

Dalle Zotte, A., Brand, T. S., Hoffman, L. C., Schoon, K., Cullere, M. and Swart, R. (2013). Effect of cottonseed oilcake inclusion on ostrich growth performance and meat chemical composition. Meat Science, 93 (2), 194-200. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.08.027

A review of Kudoa-induced myoliquefaction of marine fish species in South Africa and other countries

Henning, Suné S., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Manley, Marena (2013). A review of Kudoa-induced myoliquefaction of marine fish species in South Africa and other countries. South African Journal of Science, 109 (11/12), 1-5. doi: 10.1590/sajs.2013/20120003

Effects of dietary energy content and provision of beta-adrenergic agonist on the production of feedlot lambs

Brand, T. S., Genis, M. P., Hoffman, L. C., van de Vyver, W. F. J., van der Walt, C. and Jordaan, G. F. (2013). Effects of dietary energy content and provision of beta-adrenergic agonist on the production of feedlot lambs. South African Journal of Animal Science, 43 (5), S135-S139. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v43i5.26

Lead and cadmium levels in liver, kidney and muscle of harvested wild springbok (Antidorcus marsupialis) under extensive management in southern and southeastern Namibia

Magwedere, K., Shimwino, J., Hemberger, Y., Hoffman, L. C., Midzi, E. M. and Dziva, F. (2013). Lead and cadmium levels in liver, kidney and muscle of harvested wild springbok (Antidorcus marsupialis) under extensive management in southern and southeastern Namibia. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 43 (1), 52-60. doi: 10.3957/056.043.0110

Microbiological quality and potential public health risks of export meat from springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in Namibia

Magwedere, K., Shilangale, R., Mbulu, R. S., Hemberger, Y., Hoffman, L. C. and Dziva, F. (2013). Microbiological quality and potential public health risks of export meat from springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in Namibia. Meat Science, 93 (1), 73-78. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.08.007

Wildlife-associated zoonotic diseases in some southern African countries in relation to game meat safety: a review

Bekker, Johan L., Hoffman, Louw C. and Jooste, Piet J. (2012). Wildlife-associated zoonotic diseases in some southern African countries in relation to game meat safety: a review. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 79 (1) 422. doi: 10.4102/ojvr.v79i1.422

An overview of disease-free buffalo breeding projects with reference to the different systems used in South Africa

Laubscher, Liesel and Hoffman, Louwrens (2012). An overview of disease-free buffalo breeding projects with reference to the different systems used in South Africa. Sustainability, 4 (11), 3124-3140. doi: 10.3390/su4113124

Parasitic contamination incidences at inspection of harvested springbok (Antidorcas marsupials) and gemsbok (Oryx gazelle) in Namibia

Magwedere, K., Hemberger, H. Y., Khaiseb, S., Hoffman, L. C. and Dziva, F. (2012). Parasitic contamination incidences at inspection of harvested springbok (Antidorcas marsupials) and gemsbok (Oryx gazelle) in Namibia. Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 3 (3) 1000113. doi: 10.4172/2157-7579

Physical and chemical properties of selected beef muscles infused with a phosphate and lactate blend

Hoffman, L. C., Vermaak, A. and Muller, N. (2012). Physical and chemical properties of selected beef muscles infused with a phosphate and lactate blend. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 42 (4), 317-340. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v42i4.1

Effect of transportation on ostrich (Struthio camelus) weight loss and meat quality

Hoffman, L. C., Wolmarans, W. J., Smith, C. and Brand, T. S. (2012). Effect of transportation on ostrich (Struthio camelus) weight loss and meat quality. Animal Production Science, 52 (12), 1153-1162. doi: 10.1071/AN12088

Causes of cattle bruising during handling and transport in Namibia

Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Lühl, Juljane (2012). Causes of cattle bruising during handling and transport in Namibia. Meat Science, 92 (2), 115-124. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.04.021

Proximate and fatty acid composition and cholesterol content of different cuts of guinea fowl meat as affected by cooking method

Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Tlhong, Tumelo M. (2012). Proximate and fatty acid composition and cholesterol content of different cuts of guinea fowl meat as affected by cooking method. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 92 (13), 2587-2593. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.5682

What is the role and contribution of meat from wildlife in providing high quality protein for consumption?

Hoffman, Louw C. and Cawthorn, Donna M. (2012). What is the role and contribution of meat from wildlife in providing high quality protein for consumption?. Animal Frontiers, 2 (4), 40-53. doi: 10.2527/af.2012-0061

Effect of production system on the growth rate, carcass characteristics and carcass composition of Dorper lambs

Cloete, J. J.E., Hoffman, L. C., Claasen, B. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2012). Effect of production system on the growth rate, carcass characteristics and carcass composition of Dorper lambs. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 24 (6).

A comparison between slaughter traits and meat quality of various sheep breeds: wool, dual-purpose and mutton

Cloete, J. J. E., Hoffman, L. C. and Cloete, S. W. P. (2012). A comparison between slaughter traits and meat quality of various sheep breeds: wool, dual-purpose and mutton. Meat Science, 91 (3), 318-324. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.02.010

Meat quality comparison between fresh and frozen/thawed ostrich M. iliofibularis

Leygonie, Coleen, Britz, Trevor J. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2012). Meat quality comparison between fresh and frozen/thawed ostrich M. iliofibularis. Meat Science, 91 (3), 364-368. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.02.020

Advances in the electrical stunning and bleeding of ostriches

Hoffman, L. C. (2012). Advances in the electrical stunning and bleeding of ostriches. Animal Welfare, 21 (SUPPL. 2), 9-13. doi: 10.7120/096272812X13353700593284

Impact of freezing and thawing on the quality of meat: review

Leygonie, Coleen, Britz, Trevor J. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2012). Impact of freezing and thawing on the quality of meat: review. Meat Science, 91 (2), 93-98. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.01.013

The development of ratite production through continued research

Cloete, S. W. P., Brand, T. S., Hoffman, L., Brand, Z., Engelbrecht, A., Bonato, M., Glatz, P. C. and Malecki, I. A. (2012). The development of ratite production through continued research. World's Poultry Science Journal, 68 (2), 323-334. doi: 10.1017/S0043933912000372

A description of body growth and composition of South African black ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) under free-choice feeding conditions

Brand, T. S., Kritzinger, W. J., Hoffman, L. C. and Gous, R. M. (2012). A description of body growth and composition of South African black ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) under free-choice feeding conditions. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 42 (5), 555-558. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v42i5.23

Animal ethics and ecotourism

Hayward, Matt W., Somers, Michael J., Kerley, Graham I. H., Perrin, Mike R., Bester, Marthán N., Dalerum, Fredrik, Do Linh San, Emmanuel, Hoffman, Louw C., Marshal, Jason P., Mills, Michael G. L., Nel, Jan A. J. and Owen-Smith, Norman (2012). Animal ethics and ecotourism. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 42 (2) doi: 10.3957/056.042.0207

Preliminary results on the effect of the inclusion of cottonseed oilcake meal on the feed intake and growth of slaughter ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)

Brand, T. S., Squizzato, D., Hoffman, L. C. and Dalle Zotte, A. (2012). Preliminary results on the effect of the inclusion of cottonseed oilcake meal on the feed intake and growth of slaughter ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 42 (5S1), 520-523. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v42i5.16

The fatty acid composition of muscles and fat depots of ostriches as influenced by genotype

Hoffman, L. C., Brand, M. M., Cloete, S. W.P. and Muller, M. (2012). The fatty acid composition of muscles and fat depots of ostriches as influenced by genotype. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 42 (3), 256-265. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v42i3.7

Zoonoses: a potential obstacle to the growing wildlife industry of Namibia

Magwedere, Kudakwashe, Hemberger, Maria Y., Hoffman, Louw C. and Dziva, Francis (2012). Zoonoses: a potential obstacle to the growing wildlife industry of Namibia. Infection Ecology and Epidemiology, 2 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.3402/iee.v2i0.18365

Knowledge of stakeholders in the game meat industry and its effect on compliance with food safety standards

Bekker, Johan Leon, Hoffman, Louw C. and Jooste, Piet J. (2011). Knowledge of stakeholders in the game meat industry and its effect on compliance with food safety standards. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 21 (5), 341-363. doi: 10.1080/09603123.2011.552715

The influence of season and sex on the carcass yield of common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)

Swanepoel, Monlee, Leslie, Alison J. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2011). The influence of season and sex on the carcass yield of common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus). African Journal of Wildlife Research, 44 (2), 179-188. doi: 10.3957/056.044.0211

Protein and lipid oxidative stability of fresh ostrich M. Iliofibularis packaged under different modified atmospheric packaging conditions

Leygonie, C., Britz, T. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2011). Protein and lipid oxidative stability of fresh ostrich M. Iliofibularis packaged under different modified atmospheric packaging conditions. Food Chemistry, 127 (4), 1659-1667. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.02.033

Oxidative stability of previously frozen ostrich Muscularis iliofibularis packaged under different modified atmospheric conditions

Leygonie, Coleen, Britz, Trevor J. and Hoffman, Louw C. (2011). Oxidative stability of previously frozen ostrich Muscularis iliofibularis packaged under different modified atmospheric conditions. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 46 (6), 1171-1178. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2011.02603.x

Brucellae through the food chain: the role of sheep, goats and springbok (Antidorcus marsupialis) as sources of human infections in Namibia

Magwedere, K., Bishia, A., Tjipura-Zaire, G., Eberle, G., Hemberger, Y., Hoffman, L. C. and Dziva, F. (2011). Brucellae through the food chain: the role of sheep, goats and springbok (Antidorcus marsupialis) as sources of human infections in Namibia. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 82 (4), 205-212. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v82i4.75

Physico-chemical, microbiological, textural and sensory attributes of matured game salami produced from springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), gemsbok (Oryx gazella), kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and zebra (Equus burchelli) harvested in Namibia

van Schalkwyk, D. L., McMillin, K. W., Booyse, Mardé, Witthuhn, R. C. and Hoffman, L. C. (2011). Physico-chemical, microbiological, textural and sensory attributes of matured game salami produced from springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), gemsbok (Oryx gazella), kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and zebra (Equus burchelli) harvested in Namibia. Meat Science, 88 (1), 36-44. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2010.11.028

A comparison between the effects of day versus night cropping on the quality parameters of red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) meat

Hoffman, Louw C. and Laubscher, Liesel L. (2011). A comparison between the effects of day versus night cropping on the quality parameters of red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 41 (1), 50-60. doi: 10.3957/056.041.0110

Application of European standards for health and quality control of game meat on game ranches in South Africa

Van Der Merwe, M., Jooste, P. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2011). Application of European standards for health and quality control of game meat on game ranches in South Africa. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 82 (3), 170-175. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v82i3.63

Bird Handling, Transportation, Lairage, and Slaughter: Implications for Bird Welfare and Meat Quality

Hoffman, L. C. and Lambrechts, H. (2011). Bird Handling, Transportation, Lairage, and Slaughter: Implications for Bird Welfare and Meat Quality. Welfare of Farmed Ratites, 11, 195-235. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-19297-5_10

Quality characteristics of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) meat

Hoffman, L. C., Van Schalkwyk, S. and Muller, M. (2011). Quality characteristics of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 41 (2), 210-213. doi: 10.3957/056.041.0208

Chemical characteristics of red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus caama) meat

Hoffman, L. C., Smit, K. and Muller, N. (2010). Chemical characteristics of red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus caama) meat. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 40 (3), 221-228.

Comparison of the effects of different transport conditions and lairage times in a Mediterranean climate in South Africa on the meat quality of commercially crossbred Large white x Landrace pigs

Hoffman, L. C. and Fisher, P. (2010). Comparison of the effects of different transport conditions and lairage times in a Mediterranean climate in South Africa on the meat quality of commercially crossbred Large white x Landrace pigs. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association-Tydskrif van Die Suid-Afrikaanse Veterinere Vereniging, 81 (4), 224-227.

The contribution of wildlife to sustainable natural resource utilization in Namibia: A review

van Schalkwyk, Diana L. Schalkwyk, McMillin, Kenneth, Witthuhn, R. Corli and Hoffman, Louw C. (2010). The contribution of wildlife to sustainable natural resource utilization in Namibia: A review. Sustainability, 2 (11), 3479-3499. doi: 10.3390/su2113479

Bruising on ostrich carcasses and the implications on the microbiology and losses in utilizable meat when removing them post-evisceration or post-chilling

Hoffman, L. C., Britz, T. J. and Schnetler, D. C. (2010). Bruising on ostrich carcasses and the implications on the microbiology and losses in utilizable meat when removing them post-evisceration or post-chilling. Meat Science, 86 (2), 398-404. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2010.05.024

A comparison between the effects of day and night cropping on gemsbok (Oryx gazella) meat quality

Hoffman, L. C. and Laubscher, L. L. (2010). A comparison between the effects of day and night cropping on gemsbok (Oryx gazella) meat quality. Meat Science, 85 (2), 356-362. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2010.02.003

Comparison of the effects of different transport conditions and lairage times in a Mediterranean climate in South Africa on the meat quality of commercially crossbred Large white x Landrace pigs

Hoffman, L. C. and Fisher, P. (2010). Comparison of the effects of different transport conditions and lairage times in a Mediterranean climate in South Africa on the meat quality of commercially crossbred Large white x Landrace pigs. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 81 (4), 225-227. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v81i4.152

Physical and sensory characteristics of blesbok (damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) meat

Hoffman, Louw C., Smit, Karen and Muller, Nina M. (2010). Physical and sensory characteristics of blesbok (damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 40 (2), 158-162. doi: 10.3957/056.040.0207

Preliminary results on the description of body composition change in ostriches (Struthio camelus) under optimal feeding conditions

Kritzinger, W. J., Brand, T. S., Gous, R. M., Hoffman, L. C. and Mellett, F. D. (2010). Preliminary results on the description of body composition change in ostriches (Struthio camelus) under optimal feeding conditions. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 40 (5SUPPL.1), 429-433.

Prevalent organisms on ostrich carcasses found in a commercial abattoir

Hoffman, L. C., Britz, T. J. and Schnetler, D. C. (2010). Prevalent organisms on ostrich carcasses found in a commercial abattoir. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 81 (3), 151-155. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v81i3.138

The effect of age and gender on the fat distribution in Merino lambs

van der Westhuizen, E. J., Brand, T. S., Hoffman, L. C. and Aucamp, B. B. (2010). The effect of age and gender on the fat distribution in Merino lambs. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 40 (5SUPPL.1), 459-461.

Meat quality of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and impala (Aepyceros melampus): Carcass yield, physical quality and chemical composition of kudu and impala Longissimus dorsi muscle as affected by gender and age

Hoffman, L. C., Mostert, A. C., Kidd, M. and Laubscher, L. L. (2009). Meat quality of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and impala (Aepyceros melampus): Carcass yield, physical quality and chemical composition of kudu and impala Longissimus dorsi muscle as affected by gender and age. Meat Science, 83 (4), 788-795. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2009.08.022

Meat quality of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and impala (Aepyceros melampus): The effect of gender and age on the fatty acid profile, cholesterol content and sensory characteristics of kudu and impala meat

Hoffman, L. C., Mostert, A. C. and Laubscher, L. L. (2009). Meat quality of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) and impala (Aepyceros melampus): The effect of gender and age on the fatty acid profile, cholesterol content and sensory characteristics of kudu and impala meat. Meat Science, 83 (4), 737-743. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2009.08.026

The effect of porcine somatotropin (pST) and gender on production parameters and tissue yield of pigs slaughtered at 135 kg live weight

Pieterse, E., Swarts, I. C. and Hoffman, L. C. (2009). The effect of porcine somatotropin (pST) and gender on production parameters and tissue yield of pigs slaughtered at 135 kg live weight. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 39 (4), 286-295.

Effect of bleeding method and low voltage electrical stimulation on meat quality of ostriches

Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, S. W.P., van Schalkwyk, S. J. and Botha S.St.C., S. S.C. (2009). Effect of bleeding method and low voltage electrical stimulation on meat quality of ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 39 (3), 206-213.

Ostrich leather quality: A review

Engelbrecht, A., Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, S. W.P. and Van Schalkwyk, S. J. (2009). Ostrich leather quality: A review. Animal Production Science, 49 (7), 549-557. doi: 10.1071/EA08255

A Comparison between the effects of day and night cropping on greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) meat quality

Hoffman, Louw C. and Laubscher, Liesel L. (2009). A Comparison between the effects of day and night cropping on greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) meat quality. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 39 (2), 164-169. doi: 10.3957/056.039.0209

Comparing the effects on meat quality of conventional hunting and night cropping of impala (Aepyceros melampus)

Hoffman, Louw C. and Laubscher, Liesel L. (2009). Comparing the effects on meat quality of conventional hunting and night cropping of impala (Aepyceros melampus). African Journal of Wildlife Research, 39 (1), 39-47. doi: 10.3957/056.039.0105

Effect of season and gender on the physical and chemical composition of black wildebeest (Connochaetus gnou) meat

Hoffman, Louw C., Schalkwyk, Sunet Van and Muller, Nina (2009). Effect of season and gender on the physical and chemical composition of black wildebeest (Connochaetus gnou) meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 39 (2), 170-174. doi: 10.3957/056.039.0208

Sensory and preference testing of selected beef muscles infused with a phosphate and lactate blend

Hoffman, L. C., Muller, M. and Vermaak, A. (2008). Sensory and preference testing of selected beef muscles infused with a phosphate and lactate blend. Meat Science, 80 (4), 1055-1060. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2008.04.025

Effects of post mortem temperature on rigor tension, shortening and pH in ostrich muscle

Botha, S. St C., Hoffman, L. C. and Britz, T. J. (2008). Effects of post mortem temperature on rigor tension, shortening and pH in ostrich muscle. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 38 (3), 184-192.

The yield and nutritional value of meat from African ungulates, camelidae, rodents, ratites and reptiles

Hoffman, L. C. (2008). The yield and nutritional value of meat from African ungulates, camelidae, rodents, ratites and reptiles. Meat Science, 80 (1), 94-100. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2008.05.018

Chemical characteristics of blesbok (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) meat

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Smit, Karen and Muller, Nina (2008). Chemical characteristics of blesbok (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) meat. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 21 (4), 315-319. doi: 10.1016/j.jfca.2007.12.003

Physical and sensory meat quality of South African Black ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus), Zimbabwean Blue ostriches (Struthio camelus australis) and their hybrid

Hoffman, L. C., Muller, M., Cloete, S. W.P. and Brand, M. (2008). Physical and sensory meat quality of South African Black ostriches (Struthio camelus var. domesticus), Zimbabwean Blue ostriches (Struthio camelus australis) and their hybrid. Meat Science, 79 (2), 365-374. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.10.022

Carcass characteristics and meat quality of progeny of five Merino dam lines, crossed with dormer and suffolk sires

Cloete, J. J.E., Hoffman, L. C. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2008). Carcass characteristics and meat quality of progeny of five Merino dam lines, crossed with dormer and suffolk sires. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 38 (4), 355-366.

Live weight and reproduction performance of Zimbabwean Blue and South African Black ostriches

Cloete, S. W.P., Brand, M. M., Hoffman, L. C. and Muller, M. (2008). Live weight and reproduction performance of Zimbabwean Blue and South African Black ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 38 (1), 65-73. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v38i1.4111

Physical and chemical properties of male and female mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) meat

Hoffman, Louw C., van Schalkwyk, Sunet and Muller, Nina M. (2008). Physical and chemical properties of male and female mountain reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula) meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 38 (1), 11-16. doi: 10.3957/0379-4369-38.1.11

Production of salami from beef, horse, mutton, Blesbok (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) and Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) with bacteriocinogenic strains of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus curvatus

Todorov, S. D., Koep, K. S.C., Van Reenen, C. A., Hoffman, L. C., Slinde, E. and Dicks, L. M.T. (2007). Production of salami from beef, horse, mutton, Blesbok (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) and Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) with bacteriocinogenic strains of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus curvatus. Meat Science, 77 (3), 405-412. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.04.007

Identification of myosin heavy chain isoforms in skeletal muscle of four Southern African wild ruminants

Kohn, Tertius A., Hoffman, Louw C. and Myburgh, Kathryn H. (2007). Identification of myosin heavy chain isoforms in skeletal muscle of four Southern African wild ruminants. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - A Molecular and Integrative Physiology, 148 (2), 399-407. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2007.05.028

Physical and chemical quality characteristics of warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) meat

Hoffman, L. C. and Sales, J. (2007). Physical and chemical quality characteristics of warthog (Phacochoerus aethiopicus) meat. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 19 (10)

Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 1: Physical meat attributes as influenced by age, gender and production region

Hoffman, L. C., Kroucamp, M. and Manley, M. (2007). Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 1: Physical meat attributes as influenced by age, gender and production region. Meat Science, 76 (4), 755-761. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.017

Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 2: Chemical composition of springbok meat as influenced by age, gender and production region

Hoffman, L. C., Kroucamp, M. and Manley, M. (2007). Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 2: Chemical composition of springbok meat as influenced by age, gender and production region. Meat Science, 76 (4), 762-767. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.018

Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 3: Fatty acid composition as influenced by age, gender and production region

Hoffman, L. C., Kroucamp, M. and Manley, M. (2007). Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 3: Fatty acid composition as influenced by age, gender and production region. Meat Science, 76 (4), 768-773. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.019

Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 4: Sensory meat evaluation as influenced by age, gender and production region

Hoffman, L. C., Kroucamp, M. and Manley, M. (2007). Meat quality characteristics of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). 4: Sensory meat evaluation as influenced by age, gender and production region. Meat Science, 76 (4), 774-778. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.020

Anti-nutritional factors in canola produced in the Western and Southern Cape areas of South Africa

Brand, T. S., Smith, N. and Hoffman, L. C. (2007). Anti-nutritional factors in canola produced in the Western and Southern Cape areas of South Africa. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 37 (1), 45-50.

Effect of gender on the meat quality characteristics and chemical composition of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), an African antelope species

Mostert, R. and Hoffman, L. C. (2007). Effect of gender on the meat quality characteristics and chemical composition of kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), an African antelope species. Food Chemistry, 104 (2), 565-570. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2006.12.006

Prediction of the chemical composition of mutton with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy

Viljoen, M., Hoffman, L. C. and Brand, T. S. (2007). Prediction of the chemical composition of mutton with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Small Ruminant Research, 69 (1-3), 88-94. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2005.12.019

Terminal crossbreeding of Dorper ewes to Ile de France, Merino Landsheep and SA Mutton Merino sires: Ewe production and lamb performance

Cloete, J. J E, Cloete, S. W P, Olivier, J. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2007). Terminal crossbreeding of Dorper ewes to Ile de France, Merino Landsheep and SA Mutton Merino sires: Ewe production and lamb performance. Small Ruminant Research, 69 (1-3), 28-35. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2005.12.005

Physical meat quality characteristics of hot-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) Muscularis gastrocnemius, pars interna during post-mortem aging

Botha, S. St C., Hoffman, L. C. and Britz, T. J. (2007). Physical meat quality characteristics of hot-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) Muscularis gastrocnemius, pars interna during post-mortem aging. Meat Science, 75 (4), 709-718. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2006.10.005

Muscle pH and temperature changes in hot- and cold-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) Muscularis gastrocnemius, pars interna and Muscularis iliofibularis during the first 23 h post-mortem

Hoffman, L. C., Botha, Suné St.C. and Britz, T. J. (2007). Muscle pH and temperature changes in hot- and cold-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) Muscularis gastrocnemius, pars interna and Muscularis iliofibularis during the first 23 h post-mortem. Meat Science, 75 (2), 353-359. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2006.08.009

Carcass and muscle yields of ostriches as influenced by genotype

Hoffman, L. C., Brand, M. M., Muller, M. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2007). Carcass and muscle yields of ostriches as influenced by genotype. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 37 (4), 256-260. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v37i4.4098

Chemical composition of meat and blubber of the Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus)

Koep, K. S.C., Hoffman, L. C., Dicks, L. M.T. and Slinde, E. (2007). Chemical composition of meat and blubber of the Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus). Food Chemistry, 100 (4), 1560-1565. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2005.12.035

Effect of slaughter age and breed on the carcass traits and meat quality of beef steers finished on natural pastures in the arid subtropics of South Africa

Du Plessis, I. and Hoffman, L. C. (2007). Effect of slaughter age and breed on the carcass traits and meat quality of beef steers finished on natural pastures in the arid subtropics of South Africa. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 37 (3), 143-153. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v37i3.4084

Effect of hot-deboning on the physical quality characteristics of ostrich meat

Botha, S. St C., Hoffman, L. C. and Britz, T. J. (2006). Effect of hot-deboning on the physical quality characteristics of ostrich meat. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 36 (3), 197-208.

Genetic variation in nodule size at different sites on the skins of slaughter ostriches

Cloete, S. W.P., Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Engelbrecht, A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2006). Genetic variation in nodule size at different sites on the skins of slaughter ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 36 (3), 160-164.

Game and venison - meat for the modern consumer

Hoffman, L. C. and Wiklund, E. (2006). Game and venison - meat for the modern consumer. Meat Science, 74 (1), 197-208. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2006.04.005

Preservation of fish spread with enterocins 1071A and 1071B, two antimicrobial peptides produced by Enterococcus faecalis BFE 1071

Dicks, Leon M. T., Todorov, Svetoslav D., Van Der Merwe, Marla P., Dalton, Anneline and Hoffman, Louw C. (2006). Preservation of fish spread with enterocins 1071A and 1071B, two antimicrobial peptides produced by Enterococcus faecalis BFE 1071. Journal of Food Safety, 26 (3), 173-183. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-4565.2006.00041.x

Sensory properties of hot-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) Muscularis gastrocnemius, pars interna

Hoffman, L. C., Botha, Suné St.C. and Britz, T. J. (2006). Sensory properties of hot-deboned ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) Muscularis gastrocnemius, pars interna. Meat Science, 72 (4), 734-740. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2005.10.004

Sensory and physical characteristics of enhanced vs. non-enhanced meat from mature cows

Hoffman, L. C. (2006). Sensory and physical characteristics of enhanced vs. non-enhanced meat from mature cows. Meat Science, 72 (2), 195-202. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2005.06.015

Influence of reproduction traits and pre-weaning growth rate on herd efficiency of different beef breed types in an arid sub-tropical environment

Du Plessis, I., Hoffman, L. C. and Calitz, F. J. (2006). Influence of reproduction traits and pre-weaning growth rate on herd efficiency of different beef breed types in an arid sub-tropical environment. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 36 (2), 89-98. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v36i2.3990

The effects of dietary energy and protein concentrations on ostrich skin quality

Cloete, S. W.P., Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Brand, T. S., Hoffman, L. C. and Nel, C. J. (2006). The effects of dietary energy and protein concentrations on ostrich skin quality. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 36 (1), 40-44. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v36i1.3984

Behaviour of Merinos divergently selected for multiple rearing ability in response to external stimuli

Cloete, J. J E, Cloete, S. W P and Hoffman, L. C. (2005). Behaviour of Merinos divergently selected for multiple rearing ability in response to external stimuli. Small Ruminant Research, 60 (3), 227-236. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2004.12.009

Evaluation of subjectively assessed nodule traits of ostrich skins as influenced by slaughter age

Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Cloete, S. W.P., Hoffman, L. C. and Meyer, A. (2005). Evaluation of subjectively assessed nodule traits of ostrich skins as influenced by slaughter age. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 35 (1), 48-54.

The effect of dietary fish oil rich in n - 3 fatty acids on the organoleptic, fatty acid and physicochemical characteristics of ostrich meat

Hoffman, L. C., Joubert, M., Brand, T. S. and Manley, M. (2005). The effect of dietary fish oil rich in n - 3 fatty acids on the organoleptic, fatty acid and physicochemical characteristics of ostrich meat. Meat Science, 70 (1), 45-53. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.11.019

The effect of feed withdrawal during lairage on meat quality characteristics in ostriches

Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, S. W P and Mellett, F. D. (2005). The effect of feed withdrawal during lairage on meat quality characteristics in ostriches. Meat Science, 69 (4), 647-651. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.10.016

Characteristics of impala (Aepyceros melampus) skeletal muscles

Kohn, Tertius A., Kritzinger, Brian, Huffman, Louw C. and Myburgh, Kathryn H. (2005). Characteristics of impala (Aepyceros melampus) skeletal muscles. Meat Science, 69 (2), 277-282. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.07.007

Prediction of the chemical composition of freeze dried ostrich meat with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy

Viljoen, M., Hoffman, L. C. and Brand, T. S. (2005). Prediction of the chemical composition of freeze dried ostrich meat with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Meat Science, 69 (2), 255-261. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.07.008

The effects of sex and region on the carcass yield and m longissimus lumborum proximate composition of impala

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Kritzinger, Brian and Ferreira, Abraham V. (2005). The effects of sex and region on the carcass yield and m longissimus lumborum proximate composition of impala. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 85 (3), 391-398. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.1936

Associations with rabbits and rabbit meat of three different ethnic groups in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Hoffman, L. C., Vosloo, Charlyn, Nkhabutlane, P. and Schutte, De W. (2005). Associations with rabbits and rabbit meat of three different ethnic groups in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Journal of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences, 33, 63-72. doi: 10.4314/jfecs.v33i1.52865

Consumer expectations, perceptions and purchasing of South African game meat

Hoffman, L. C., Muller, M., Schutte, De W., Calitz, F. J. and Crafford, K. (2005). Consumer expectations, perceptions and purchasing of South African game meat. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 35 (1), 33-42.

Differences in the chemical composition and digestibility of cereal hay and straw produced in a mediterranean rainfall area of South Africa

Viljoen, M., Brand, T. S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2005). Differences in the chemical composition and digestibility of cereal hay and straw produced in a mediterranean rainfall area of South Africa. South African Journal of Plant and Soil, 22 (2), 106-109. doi: 10.1080/02571862.2005.10634690

Prediction of the chemical composition of winter grain and maize with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy

Viljoen, M., Brand, T. S., Brandt, D. A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2005). Prediction of the chemical composition of winter grain and maize with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. South African Journal of Plant and Soil, 22 (2), 89-93. doi: 10.1080/02571862.2005.10634687

The effects of region and gender on the fatty acid, amino acid, mineral, myoglobin and collagen contents of impala (Aepyceros melampus) meat

Hoffman, L. C., Kritzinger, B. and Ferreira, A. V. (2005). The effects of region and gender on the fatty acid, amino acid, mineral, myoglobin and collagen contents of impala (Aepyceros melampus) meat. Meat Science, 69 (3), 551-558. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2004.10.006

Relative performance and efficiency of five Merino and Merino-type dam lines in a terminal crossbreeding system with Dormer or Suffolk sires

Cloete, S. W.P., Cloete, J. J.E., Herselman, M. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2004). Relative performance and efficiency of five Merino and Merino-type dam lines in a terminal crossbreeding system with Dormer or Suffolk sires. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (3), 135-143.

Slaughter traits of Merino sheep divergently selected for multiple rearing ability

Cloete, J. J.E., Cloete, S. W.P., Hoffman, L. C. and Fourie, J. E. (2004). Slaughter traits of Merino sheep divergently selected for multiple rearing ability. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (3), 189-196.

Chemical composition of two muscles of the common duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia)

Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Ferreira, Abraham V. (2004). Chemical composition of two muscles of the common duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 84 (12), 1541-1544. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.1813

A comparison between the body composition, carcass characteristics and retail cuts of South African Mutton Merino and Dormer sheep

Cloete, J. J.E., Hoffman, L. C., Cloete, S. W.P. and Fourie, J. E. (2004). A comparison between the body composition, carcass characteristics and retail cuts of South African Mutton Merino and Dormer sheep. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (1), 44-51.

The roles of the proteasome, and cathepsins B, L, H and D, in ostrich meat tenderisation

Thomas, Adele R., Gondoza, Hatizivi, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Oosthuizen, Vaughan and Naudé, Ryno J. (2004). The roles of the proteasome, and cathepsins B, L, H and D, in ostrich meat tenderisation. Meat Science, 67 (1), 113-120. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2003.10.001

Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa (vol 33, pg 125, 2003)

Hoffman, LC, Crafford, K, Muller, N and Schutte, DW (2004). Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa (vol 33, pg 125, 2003). South African Journal of Wildlife Research, 34 (1), 103-103.

Effect of age on leather and skin traits of slaughter ostriches

Cloete, S. W.P., Van Schalkwyk, S. J., Hoffman, L. C. and Meyer, A. (2004). Effect of age on leather and skin traits of slaughter ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (2), 80-86. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v34i2.3810

Effect of chronological age of beef steers of different maturity types on their growth and carcass characteristics when finished on natural pastures in the arid sub-tropics of South Africa

Du Plessis, I. and Hoffman, L. C. (2004). Effect of chronological age of beef steers of different maturity types on their growth and carcass characteristics when finished on natural pastures in the arid sub-tropics of South Africa. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v34i1.3803

Erratum: Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa (South African Journal of Wildlife Research (2003) vol. 33 (2) (125-130))

Hoffman, L. C., Cradford, K., Muller, N. and Schutte, D. W. (2004). Erratum: Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa (South African Journal of Wildlife Research (2003) vol. 33 (2) (125-130)). African Journal of Wildlife Research, 34 (1)

Post-mortem changes in the physical meat quality characteristics of refrigerated impala M. Longissimus Dorsi

Hoffman, L. C. (2004). Post-mortem changes in the physical meat quality characteristics of refrigerated impala M. Longissimus Dorsi. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 34 (6SUPPL.2), 26-28.

The retail of South African game meat: Current trade and marketing trends

Hoffman, L. C., Muller, M., De Schutte, W. and Crafford, K. (2004). The retail of South African game meat: Current trade and marketing trends. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 34 (2), 123-134.

Use of bacteriocin-producing starter cultures of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus curvatus in production of ostrich meat salami

Dicks, L. M.T., Mellett, F. D. and Hoffman, L. C. (2004). Use of bacteriocin-producing starter cultures of Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus curvatus in production of ostrich meat salami. Meat Science, 66 (3), 703-708. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2003.07.002

A comparison between the effects of two cropping methods on the meat quality of impala (Aepyceros melampus)

Kritzinger, B., Hoffman, L. C. and Ferreira, A. V. (2003). A comparison between the effects of two cropping methods on the meat quality of impala (Aepyceros melampus). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 33 (4), 233-241.

Production of five Merino type lines in a terminal crossbreeding system with Dormer or Suffolk sires

Cloete, S. W.P., Cloete, J. J.E., Durand, A. and Hoffman, L. C. (2003). Production of five Merino type lines in a terminal crossbreeding system with Dormer or Suffolk sires. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 33 (4), 223-232.

The effect of rumen inert fat supplementation and protein degradability in starter and finishing diets on veal calf performance

Cruywagen, C. W., Lategan, E. L. and Hoffman, L. C. (2003). The effect of rumen inert fat supplementation and protein degradability in starter and finishing diets on veal calf performance. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 33 (4), 257-265.

The growth and carcass and meat characteristics of pigs raised in a free-range or conventional housing system

Hoffman, L. C., Styger, E., Muller, M. and Brand, T. S. (2003). The growth and carcass and meat characteristics of pigs raised in a free-range or conventional housing system. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 33 (3), 166-175.

Production efficiency of South African Mutton Merino lambs and Boer goat kids receiving either a low or a high energy feedlot diet

Sheridan, R., Ferreira, A. V. and Hoffman, L. C. (2003). Production efficiency of South African Mutton Merino lambs and Boer goat kids receiving either a low or a high energy feedlot diet. Small Ruminant Research, 50 (1-2), 75-82. doi: 10.1016/S0921-4488(03)00109-3

Erratum: Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 1. Commercial yields and chemical composition (Animal Science (2003) 76( 63-71))

Sheridan, R., Hoffman, L. C. and Ferreira, A. V. (2003). Erratum: Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 1. Commercial yields and chemical composition (Animal Science (2003) 76( 63-71)). Animal Science, 76 (3)

Sensory and functional meat quality characteristics of pork derived from three halothane genotypes

Moelich, E. I., Hoffman, L. C. and Conradie, P. J. (2003). Sensory and functional meat quality characteristics of pork derived from three halothane genotypes. Meat Science, 63 (3), 333-338. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(02)00090-6

Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 1. Commercial yields and chemical composition

Sheridan, R., Hoffman, L. C. and Ferreira, A. V. (2003). Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 1. Commercial yields and chemical composition. Animal Science, 76 (1), 63-71. doi: 10.1017/S1357729800053327

Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 2. Sensory meat evaluation

Sheridan, R., Hoffman, L. C. and Ferreira, A. V. (2003). Meat quality of Boer goat kids and Mutton Merino lambs 2. Sensory meat evaluation. Animal Science, 76 (1), 73-79. doi: 10.1017/S1357729800053339

Comparison of six crossbred lamb types: Sensory, physical and nutritional meat quality characteristics

Hoffman, L. C., Muller, M., Cloete, S. W.P. and Schmidt, D. (2003). Comparison of six crossbred lamb types: Sensory, physical and nutritional meat quality characteristics. Meat Science, 65 (4), 1265-1274. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(03)00034-2

Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa

Hoffman, Louw C., Crafford, Karlien, Muller, Nina and Schutte, De Wet (2003). Perceptions and consumption of game meat by a group of tourists visiting South Africa. African Journal of Wildlife Research, 33 (2), 125-130.

Quality characteristics of low fat ostrich meat patties formulated with either pork lard or modified corn starch, soya isolate and water

Hoffman, L. C. and Mellett, F. D. (2003). Quality characteristics of low fat ostrich meat patties formulated with either pork lard or modified corn starch, soya isolate and water. Meat Science, 65 (2), 869-875. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(02)00293-0

Sensory and objective mutton quality characteristics of SA Merino sheep selected for and against reproductive fitness

Hoffman, L. C., Schmidt, D., Muller, M. M., Cloete, J. J.E. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2003). Sensory and objective mutton quality characteristics of SA Merino sheep selected for and against reproductive fitness. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 33 (1), 52-64. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v33i1.3738

Water intake of Boer goats and Mutton merinos receiving either a low or high energy feedlot diet

Ferreira, A. V., Hoffman, L. C., Schoeman, S. J. and Sheridan, R. (2002). Water intake of Boer goats and Mutton merinos receiving either a low or high energy feedlot diet. Small Ruminant Research, 43 (3), 245-248. doi: 10.1016/S0921-4488(02)00008-1

Effects of various dietary n-3/n-6 fatty acid ratios on the performance and body composition of broilers

Coetzee, G. J.M. and Hoffman, L. C. (2002). Effects of various dietary n-3/n-6 fatty acid ratios on the performance and body composition of broilers. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 32 (3), 175-184. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v32i3.3744

Comparison of meat quality characteristics between young and old ostriches

Hoffman, L. C. and Fisher, P. (2001). Comparison of meat quality characteristics between young and old ostriches. Meat Science, 59 (3), 335-337. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(01)00055-9

The quality of frozen african sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fillets under long-term storage conditions

Anelich, Lucia E., Hoffman, Louw C. and Swanepoel, Martha J. (2001). The quality of frozen african sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fillets under long-term storage conditions. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 81 (7), 632-639. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.863

Body and carcass composition of the common duiker

Ferreira, AV and Hoffman, LC (2001). Body and carcass composition of the common duiker. South African Journal of Wildlife Research, 31 (1-2), 63-66.

Effect of dietary vitamin E on the performance of broilers and quality of broiler meat during refrigerated and frozen storage

Coetzee, G. J.M. and Hoffman, L. C. (2001). Effect of dietary vitamin E on the performance of broilers and quality of broiler meat during refrigerated and frozen storage. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 31 (3-4), 158-172. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v31i3.3799

Effect of dietary vitamin E on the performance of broilers and quality of broiler meat during refrigerated and frozen storage

Coetzee, GJM and Hoffman, LC (2001). Effect of dietary vitamin E on the performance of broilers and quality of broiler meat during refrigerated and frozen storage. South African Journal of Animal Science, 31 (3-4), 158-173.

The influence of packaging methodology on the microbiological and fatty acid profiles of refrigerated African catfish fillets

Anelich, L. E., Hoffman, L. C. and Swanepoel, M. J. (2001). The influence of packaging methodology on the microbiological and fatty acid profiles of refrigerated African catfish fillets. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 91 (1), 22-28. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2672.2001.01346.x

The yield and carcass chemical composition of impala (Aepyceros melampus), a southern African antelope species

Hoffman, Louwrens C (2000). The yield and carcass chemical composition of impala (Aepyceros melampus), a southern African antelope species. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 80 (6), 752-756. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0010(20000501)80:6<752::aid-jsfa608>3.3.co;2-c

The yield and carcass chemical composition of impala (Aepyceros melampus), a southern African antelope species

Hoffman, Louwrens C (2000). The yield and carcass chemical composition of impala (Aepyceros melampus), a southern African antelope species. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 80 (6), 752-756. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0010(20000501)80:6<752::aid-jsfa608>3.0.co;2-l

Carcass and meat characteristics of the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)

Hoffman, Louwrens C, Fisher, Peter P and Sales, James (2000). Carcass and meat characteristics of the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 80 (3), 390-396. doi: 10.1002/1097-0010(200002)80:3<390::aid-jsfa540>3.0.co;2-g

Halothane genotype and pork quality. 1. Carcass and meat quality characteristics of three halothane genotypes

Fisher, P., Mellett, F. D. and Hoffman, L. C. (2000). Halothane genotype and pork quality. 1. Carcass and meat quality characteristics of three halothane genotypes. Meat Science, 54 (2), 97-105. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(99)00077-7

Halothane genotype and pork quality. 2. Cured meat products of three halothane genotypes

Fisher, P., Mellett, F. D. and Hoffman, L. C. (2000). Halothane genotype and pork quality. 2. Cured meat products of three halothane genotypes. Meat Science, 54 (2), 107-111. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(99)00078-9

Halothane genotype and pork quality. 3. Comminuted meat products derived from the three halothane genotypes

Fisher, P., Mellett, F. D. and Hoffman, L. C. (2000). Halothane genotype and pork quality. 3. Comminuted meat products derived from the three halothane genotypes. Meat Science, 54 (2), 113-117. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(99)00079-0

Meat quality attributes of night-cropped Impala (Aepyceros melampus)

Hoffman, L. C. (2000). Meat quality attributes of night-cropped Impala (Aepyceros melampus). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 30 (2), 133-137. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v30i2.3862

Processing and nutritional characteristics of value added ostrich products

Fisher, P., Hoffman, L. C. and Mellett, F. D. (2000). Processing and nutritional characteristics of value added ostrich products. Meat Science, 55 (2), 251-254. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(99)00139-4

Rapid communication: The 1998 production and status of aquaculture in South Africa

Hoffman, L. C., Swart, J. J. and Brink, D. (2000). Rapid communication: The 1998 production and status of aquaculture in South Africa. Water SA, 26 (1), 133-135.

The chemical body composition of four south african commercial broiler strains

Hoffman, L. C., Fisher, P. P. and Ferreira, G. (2000). The chemical body composition of four south african commercial broiler strains. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 30, 56-57.

The effect of pre-slaughter stress resulting from feed withdrawal on meat quality characteristics in ostriches

van Schalkwyk, S. J., Cloete, S. W P, Hoffman, L. C., Brand, Z., Pfister, A. P. and Punt, K. (2000). The effect of pre-slaughter stress resulting from feed withdrawal on meat quality characteristics in ostriches. South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 30, 147-148. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v30i4.3955

pH decline of the M. longissimus thoracis of night-cropped Grey Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia)

Hoffman, L. C. and Ferreria, A. V. (2000). pH decline of the M. longissimus thoracis of night-cropped Grey Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia). South African Journal of Animal Sciences, 30 (1), 16-17. doi: 10.4314/sajas.v30i1.3868

Changes in some water quality conditions in recycling water using three types of biofiltration systems during the production of the sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell): Part I: Relative efficiency in the breakdown of nitrogenous wastes by the different biofiltration units

Prinsloo, J. F., Roets, W., Theron, J., Hoffman, L. C. and Schoonbee, H. J. (1999). Changes in some water quality conditions in recycling water using three types of biofiltration systems during the production of the sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell): Part I: Relative efficiency in the breakdown of nitrogenous wastes by the different biofiltration units. Water SA, 25 (2), 239-252.

Changes in some water quality conditions in recycling water using three types of biofiltration systems during the production of the sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell): Part II: Growth and production of sharptooth catfish over a period of 78 days

Prinsloo, J. F., Roets, W., Theron, J., Hoffman, L. C. and Schoonbee, H. J. (1999). Changes in some water quality conditions in recycling water using three types of biofiltration systems during the production of the sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell): Part II: Growth and production of sharptooth catfish over a period of 78 days. Water SA, 25 (2), 253-256.

Partial replacement of fish meal with either soybean meal, brewers yeast or tomato meal in the diets of African sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus

Hoffman, L. C., Prinsloo, J. F. and Rukan, G. (1997). Partial replacement of fish meal with either soybean meal, brewers yeast or tomato meal in the diets of African sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus. Water SA, 23 (2), 181-186.

A comparison of allozyme heterozygosity and life history variables in four strains of african catfish (clarias gariepinus)

Grobler, J. P., Hoffman, L. C., Prinsloo, J. F. and Hoffman, L. C. (1997). A comparison of allozyme heterozygosity and life history variables in four strains of african catfish (clarias gariepinus). Southern African Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 23 (1), 31-41. doi: 10.1080/10183469.1997.9631386

Consumer perspectives on the African sharptooth catfish in rural and urban areas of the Northern Province

Hoffman, L. C., Donaldson, S. E. and Prinsloo, J. F. (1995). Consumer perspectives on the African sharptooth catfish in rural and urban areas of the Northern Province. Development Southern Africa, 12 (5), 725-732. doi: 10.1080/03768359508439852

Genetic and nutritional influence on the total lipid fatty acid profile of Clarias gariepinus muscle

Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Prinsloo, Jacobus F. (1995). Genetic and nutritional influence on the total lipid fatty acid profile of Clarias gariepinus muscle. Aquatic Living Resources, 8 (4), 415-421. doi: 10.1051/alr:1995049

THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT DIETARY LIPIDS ON THE GROWTH AND BODY-COMPOSITION OF THE AFRICAN SHARPTOOTH CATFISH, CLARIAS-GARIEPINUS (BURCHELL)

HOFFMAN, LC and PRINSLOO, JF (1995). THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT DIETARY LIPIDS ON THE GROWTH AND BODY-COMPOSITION OF THE AFRICAN SHARPTOOTH CATFISH, CLARIAS-GARIEPINUS (BURCHELL). South African Journal of Science, 91 (6), 315-320.

A chemical comparison between the golden and normal coloured strains of the African sharptooth catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822)

Hoffman, L. C., Prinsloo, J. F., Theron, J. and Casey, N. H. (1995). A chemical comparison between the golden and normal coloured strains of the African sharptooth catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822). Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 11 (1-2), 71-85. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0426.1995.tb00007.x

The genotypic influence of four strains of Clarias gariepinus on the larvae body proximate, total lipid fatty acid, amino acid and mineral compositions

Hoffman, L. C., Prinsloo, J. F., Theron, J. and Casey, N. H. (1995). The genotypic influence of four strains of Clarias gariepinus on the larvae body proximate, total lipid fatty acid, amino acid and mineral compositions. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part B: Biochemistry and, 110 (3), 589-597. doi: 10.1016/0305-0491(94)00178-W

Comparison of fish gonads and fish meal as major components in the diets of young african sharptooth catfish, clarias gariepinus (Burchell)

Hoffman, L. C., Prinsloo, J. F. and Theron, J. (1994). Comparison of fish gonads and fish meal as major components in the diets of young african sharptooth catfish, clarias gariepinus (Burchell). Southern African Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 20 (1-2), 79-87. doi: 10.1080/10183469.1994.9631351

COMPARISON OF HUMIDITY CHAMBER, MARISOURCE HATCHING-TRAY AND ZUGER GLASS FUNNEL INCUBATION SYSTEMS FOR BREEDING OF CYPRINUS-CARPIO (L) AND CLARIAS-GARIEPINUS (BURCHELL)

PRINSLOO, JF, HOFFMAN, LC and THERON, J (1993). COMPARISON OF HUMIDITY CHAMBER, MARISOURCE HATCHING-TRAY AND ZUGER GLASS FUNNEL INCUBATION SYSTEMS FOR BREEDING OF CYPRINUS-CARPIO (L) AND CLARIAS-GARIEPINUS (BURCHELL). Water Sa, 19 (2), 167-170.

THE USE OF HOLDING CAGES FOR THE SPAWNING OF CLARIAS-GARIEPINUS

HOFFMAN, LC and PRINSLOO, JF (1992). THE USE OF HOLDING CAGES FOR THE SPAWNING OF CLARIAS-GARIEPINUS. Water Sa, 18 (3), 225-226.

Aspects of the chemical control of Xenopus laevis tadpoles under laboratory conditions

Theron, J., Hoffman, L. C. and Prinsloo, J. F. (1992). Aspects of the chemical control of Xenopus laevis tadpoles under laboratory conditions. South African Journal of Wildlife Research, 22 (4), 110-113.

Observations on the effects of decreasing water temperatures on survival of Clarias gariepinus juveniles

Hoffman, L. C., Prinsloo, J. F., Pretorius, D. M. and Theron, J. (1991). Observations on the effects of decreasing water temperatures on survival of Clarias gariepinus juveniles. South African Journal of Wildlife Research, 21 (2), 54-58.

A comparison of the fecundity of two strains of the sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus

Prinsloo, J. F., Schoonbee, H. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (1990). A comparison of the fecundity of two strains of the sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus. South African Journal of Wildlife Research, 20 (3), 100-103.

SATB: A Testbed of IoT-Based Smart Agriculture Network for Dataset Generation

Wan, Liuhuo, Zhang, Yanjun, Li, Ruiqing, Ko, Ryan, Hoffman, Louw and Bai, Guangdong (2022). SATB: A Testbed of IoT-Based Smart Agriculture Network for Dataset Generation. 18th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications (ADMA 2022), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 28–30 November 2022. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-22064-7_11

Acacia seed positively impacted the structural and technological properties of beef emulsions

Adiamo, O., Netzel, M., Hoffman, L., Gidley, M., Osborne, S. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2022). Acacia seed positively impacted the structural and technological properties of beef emulsions. TROPAG, International Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 31 October-2 November 2022.

Kakadu plum bioactivity against microorganisms and oxidative reactions in raw beef patties

Beya, M., Netzel, M., Smyth, H., Sultanbawa, Y. and Hoffman, L. (2022). Kakadu plum bioactivity against microorganisms and oxidative reactions in raw beef patties. TROPAG, International Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 31 October-2 November 2022.

Value added food products from wattle seed

Adiamo, O., Netzel, M., Hoffman, L., Gidley, M., Osborne, S. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2022). Value added food products from wattle seed. TROPAG, International Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 31 October-2 November 2022.

Bioactivities of Kakadu plum in meat systems

Beya, Michel M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather E., Netzel, Michael E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2021). Bioactivities of Kakadu plum in meat systems. Joint virtual Workshop between The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods (ARC ITTC UAF), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia and The SARChI Research Programme in Phytochemical Food Network to Improve the Nutritional Quality for Consumers, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, Virtual, 24-25 August 2021.

Nutritional and functional characterization of Australian Acacia species from different regions

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Nutritional and functional characterization of Australian Acacia species from different regions. Joint virtual Workshop between The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods (ARC ITTC UAF), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia and The SARChI Research Programme in Phytochemical Food Network to Improve the Nutritional Quality for Consumers, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, Virtual, 24-25 August 2021.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Harnessing the power of DNA barcoding to detect and deter fish mislabeling in South Africa

Cawthorn, Donna-Maree, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Witthuhn, Corli, Duncan, John, Kastern, Chris, Francis, Junaid and Steinman, Harris (2015). Harnessing the power of DNA barcoding to detect and deter fish mislabeling in South Africa. OTTAWA: CANADIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING, NRC RESEARCH PRESS.

Essential food safety management points in the supply chain of game meat in South Africa

Bekker, Johan L., Hoffman, Louw C. and Jooste, Piet J. (2011). Essential food safety management points in the supply chain of game meat in South Africa. 1st International Conference of the International-Research-Forum-on-Game-Meat-Hygiene (IRFGMH) on Game Meat Hygiene in Focus, Brno Czech Republic, Jun 18-19, 2009. WAGENINGEN: WAGENINGEN ACAD PUBL.

Game harvesting procedures and their effect on meat quality: the Africa experience

van Schalkwyk, Diana L., Hoffman, Louw C. and Laubscher, Liesel A. (2011). Game harvesting procedures and their effect on meat quality: the Africa experience. 1st International Conference of the International-Research-Forum-on-Game-Meat-Hygiene (IRFGMH) on Game Meat Hygiene in Focus, Brno Czech Republic, Jun 18-19, 2009. WAGENINGEN: WAGENINGEN ACAD PUBL.

Hygiene management systems for commercial game harvesting teams in Namibia

van Schalkwyk, Diana L. and Hoffman, Louw C. (2011). Hygiene management systems for commercial game harvesting teams in Namibia. 1st International Conference of the International-Research-Forum-on-Game-Meat-Hygiene (IRFGMH) on Game Meat Hygiene in Focus, Brno Czech Republic, Jun 18-19, 2009. WAGENINGEN: WAGENINGEN ACAD PUBL.

Preliminary results indicating game meat is more resistant to microbiological spoilage

Hoffman, Louw C. and Dicks, Leon M. T. (2011). Preliminary results indicating game meat is more resistant to microbiological spoilage. 1st International Conference of the International-Research-Forum-on-Game-Meat-Hygiene (IRFGMH) on Game Meat Hygiene in Focus, Brno Czech Republic, Jun 18-19, 2009. WAGENINGEN: WAGENINGEN ACAD PUBL.

Effect of ethanol vapour on leaf blackening of selected Protea species

Windell, N. E., Stephens, I. A., Jacobs, G. and Hoffman, L. (2010). Effect of ethanol vapour on leaf blackening of selected Protea species. 9th International Protea Research Symposium, Stellenbosch South Africa, Sep 03-06, 2008. LEUVEN 1: INT SOC HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE.

Molecular analysis of six skeletal muscles of the African cheetah, a case study

Brooks, Naomi Elisabeth, Hoffman, Louw and Myburgh, Kathy H. (2010). Molecular analysis of six skeletal muscles of the African cheetah, a case study. BETHESDA: FEDERATION AMER SOC EXP BIOL.

Value adding and processing of ratite meat: A review

Hoffman, L. C. (2008). Value adding and processing of ratite meat: A review. doi: 10.1071/EA08138

Researching the sustainable traceability of ruminant livestock production In Vietnam. 2020 ACIAR Launch Workshop. 21-22nd January, 2021. Online Zoom Event. Technical Report for ACIAR

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. 21-22nd January, 2021. Online Zoom Event. Technical Report for ACIAR. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.