Professor Louw Hoffman

Cloete, J. J.E., Hoffman, L. C. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2023). Carcass characteristics and meat quality of merino ewes crossed with six sire breeds. 52nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology: Harnessing and exploiting global opportunities. (pp. 189-190) edited by Declan Troy, Rachel Pearce, Briege Byrne and Joseph Kerry. Leiden, Netherlands: Brill. doi: 10.3920/9789086865796_071

Hoffman, L. C., Botha, S. St C. and Britz, T. J. (2023). Effects of post-mortem temperature on isometric tension, shortening and PH in ostrich muscle. 52nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology: Harnessing and exploiting global opportunities. (pp. 241-242) edited by Declan Troy, Rachel Pearce, Briege Byrne and Joseph Kerry. Leiden, Netherlands: Brill. doi: 10.3920/9789086865796_096

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

Hoffman, L. C., Shepstone, C. A., Robertson, K. and Needham, T. (2023). Management Aspects of the Captive-Bred African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in South Africa. Ecology and Management of the African Buffalo. (pp. 382-406) edited by Caron, A, Cornelis, D, Chardonnet, P and Prins, HHT. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

van Schalkwyk, Diana L. and Hoffman, Louw C. (2023). Hygiene management systems for commercial game harvesting teams in Namibia. Game meat hygiene in focus: microbiology, epidemiology, risk analysis and quality assurance. (pp. 127-130) edited by P. Paulsen, A. Bauer, M. Vodnansky, R. Winkelmayer and F.J.M. Smulders. Leiden, Netherlands: Brill. doi: 10.3920/9789086867233_010

Bekker, Johan L., Hoffman, Louw C. and Jooste, Piet J. (2023). Essential food safety management points in the supply chain of game meat in South Africa. Game meat hygiene in focus: microbiology, epidemiology, risk analysis and quality assurance. (pp. 39-65) edited by P. Paulsen, A. Bauer, M. Vodnansky, R. Winkelmayer and F.J.M. Smulders. Leiden, Netherlands: Brill. doi: 10.3920/9789086867233_003

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schreuder, J., Niknafs, S., Williams, P., Roura, E., Hoffman, L.C. and Cozzolino, D. (2024). Non-destructive prediction of fertility and sex in chicken eggs using the short wave near-infrared region. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 322 124716, 124716. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124716

Nantapo, Carlos Wyson Tawanda, Muchenje, Voster, Marume, Upenyu and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2024). Effect of phytogenic Moringa oleifera leaf powder on performance, carcass characteristics, immune indicators, gut microbial population and economic viability of broiler chickens. Discover Agriculture, 2 (1) 85. doi: 10.1007/s44279-024-00104-4

Silberbauer, Bianca L., Kokošková, Tersia T., Bureš, Daniel, Kotrba, Radim, Strydom, Philip E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2024). The influence of sex on the yield and chemical composition of the organs of young giraffe (Giraffa giraffa angolensis). African Journal of Wildlife Research, 54 (1), 136-145. doi: 10.3957/056.054.0136

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Mallard, Sam, Cozzolino, Daniel, Mikkelsen, Deirdre, James, Peter, Mantilla, Sandra Olarte, Yarger, Olympia and Hoffman, Louwrens (2024). Effect of larval instar and post‐harvest treatments on heavy metals in BSFL and frass reared on commercial food waste streams. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 59 (11), 8214-8223. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.17511

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Kolobaric, Adam, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2024). Current and potential applications of vibrational spectroscopy as a tool in black soldier fly production and the circular economy. Applied Sciences, 14 (16) 7318, 7318. doi: 10.3390/app14167318

Nastasi, Joseph Robert, Ma, Siyu, Alagappan, Shanmugam, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2024). Assessment of the addition of cricket (Acheta domesticus) powder to chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) flours: a chemometric evaluation of their pasting properties. Applied Sciences, 14 (16) 7131, 7131. doi: 10.3390/app14167131

Gadzama, I.U., Hoffman, L.C., Holman, B.W.B., Chaves, A.V. and Meale, S.J. (2024). Effects of supplementing a feedlot diet with microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) on the performance, carcass traits and meat quality of lambs. Livestock Science, 288 105552, 105552. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2024.105552

Hoffman, Louwrens C., Schreuder, Jana and Cozzolino, Daniel (2024). Food authenticity and the interactions with human health and climate change. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-14. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2387329

Cozzolino, D., Alagappan, S. and Hoffman, L. C. (2024). The missing link between shelf life and food waste: are infrared sensing technologies underutilised?. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 148 104494, 104494. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2024.104494

Forster, Rebecca A., Hassall, Emma, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Baier, Stefan K., Stokes, Jason R. and Smyth, Heather E. (2024). Comparing the sensory properties of commercially available animal and plant‐based burgers. Journal of Texture Studies, 55 (3) e12838, e12838. doi: 10.1111/jtxs.12838

Sujarwanta, Rio Olympias, Afidah, Ulil, Suryanto, Edi, Rusman,, Triyannanto, Endy and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2024). Review: goat and sheep meat production in Indonesia. Sustainability, 16 (11) 4448. doi: 10.3390/su16114448

Cozzolino, D., Alagappan, S., Ochoa, M., Zhang, S., Yarger, O., Hoffman, L.C. and Mikkelsen, D. (2024). Monitoring compositional changes in black soldier fly larvae after processing (drying and blanching) using near infrared spectroscopy. Infrared Physics & Technology, 138 105212, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.infrared.2024.105212

Cozzolino, Daniel, Sanal, Pooja, Soumeh, Elham Assadi, Dekkers, Milou Helene, Anderson, Molly, Boisen, Sheree and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2024). Implications of the storage conditions and production system on the physical properties of eggs: a multivariate data analysis study. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (5), 3235-3244. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.17069

Sanchez, C. Mendez, Alagappan, S., Hoffman, L., Yarger, O. and Cozzolino, D. (2024). Effect of sample presentation on the classification of black soldier fly larvae using near-infrared spectroscopy. Applied Sciences, 14 (9) 3841, 3841. doi: 10.3390/app14093841

Bureš, Daniel, Needham, Tersia, Bartoň, Luděk, Lebedová, Nicole, Kotrba, Radim, Řehák, Dalibor, Kučerová, Iva, Klouček, Pavel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2024). Consumer acceptance and quality of game meat "droëwors" sausages with different levels of added fat. Meat Science, 210 109424, 109424. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2024.109424

DV, Nkosi, JL, Bekker and Hoffman, L. C. (2024). Consumer meat safety knowledge and hygiene practices in a veterinary disease-controlled area of South Africa. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 24 (4), 25963-25989. doi: 10.18697/ajfand.129.23565

Cozzolino, D., Wu, W., Zhang, S., Beya, M., van Jaarsveld, P.F. and Hoffman, L.C. (2024). The ability of a portable near infrared instrument to evaluate the shelf-life of fresh and thawed goat muscles. Food Research International, 180 114047, 114047. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114047

Beya, Michel M., Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2024). Exploring the potential of Davidson's plum (Davidsonia pruriens): A promising indigenous edible fruit as biopreservative in raw processed meat products. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 194 115827, 115827. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2024.115827

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Hoffman, Louwrens, Mikkelsen, Deirdre, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra, James, Peter, Yarger, Olympia and Cozzolino, Daniel (2024). Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for monitoring the nutritional composition of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and frass. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 104 (3), 1487-1496. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.13044

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Ma, Siyu, Nastasi, Joseph Robert, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2024). Evaluating the Use of Vibrational Spectroscopy to Detect the Level of Adulteration of Cricket Powder in Plant Flours: The Effect of the Matrix. Sensors, 24 (3) 924, 924. doi: 10.3390/s24030924

Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan, Silberbauer, Bianca L., Needham, Tersia, Bureš, Daniel, Kotrba, Radim and Strydom, Philip E. (2024). The effect of sex on the chemical and mineral composition of the meat, bone and liver of giraffe (Giraffa giraffa angolensis). Foods, 13 (3) 394, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/foods13030394

Cozzolino, Daniel, Sanal, Pooja, Schreuder, Jana, Williams, Paul James, Assadi Soumeh, Elham, Dekkers, Milou Helene, Anderson, Molly, Boisen, Sheree and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2024). Predicting egg storage time with a portable near-infrared instrument: effects of temperature and production system. Foods, 13 (2) 212, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/foods13020212

Dürr, Elna, Gordon, Sarah Frances, Kafaar, Zuhayr and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2023). Inside the abattoir: understanding the religious and cultural dimensions of the experiences of Muslim, Jewish, and secular slaughterers in South Africa. Culture and Religion, 23 (1), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/14755610.2023.2292666

Gleeson, Elizabeth Yvonne, Van der Merwe, AJW, Hoffman, Louwrens and Pieterse, Elsje (2023). Chrysomya chloropyga (copper-tailed blowfly) larvae reared on abattoir waste as a protein source for broiler production: carcass traits, meat quality and sensory attributes. African Entomology, 31 e16258, 1-8. doi: 10.17159/2254-8854/2023/a16258

Cozzolino, D., Zhang, S., Khole, A., Yang, Z., Ingle, P., Beya, M., van Jaarsveld, P. F., Bureš, D. and Hoffman, L. C. (2023). Identification of individual goat animals by means of near infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics analysis of commercial meat cuts. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 61 (5), 950-957. doi: 10.1007/s13197-023-05890-1

Firth, Deborah Caitlin, Auerswald, Lutz, Strydom, Philip E. and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2023). The status of marine mussel pollution research in South Africa (2012–2022). Foods, 12 (21) 3983, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/foods12213983

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

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

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, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109271

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, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.109129

Peter, Soni Maria Jacob, Blomberg, Simone P., Holden, Matthew H., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2023). Is mushy tuna syndrome a growing problem for the tuna industry?. Foods, 12 (19) 3590, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/foods12193590

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, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/s23156946

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 2293. doi: 10.3390/foods10102293

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

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

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

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

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, 1934. doi: 10.3390/foods10081934

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 1665. doi: 10.3390/foods9111665

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, 1624. doi: 10.3390/foods9111624

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

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

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

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

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

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, 1-8. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v91i0.2000

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

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

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, 1-6. doi: 10.4102/jsava.v91i0.2029

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Junker, Kerstin, Spickett, Andrea, Swanepoel, Monlee, Krasnov, Boris R., Boomker, Joop and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2019). Gastrointestinal helminths from the common warthog, Phacochoerus africanus (Gmelin) (Suidae), in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, with comments on helminths of Suidae and Tayassuidae worldwide. Parasitology, 146 (12) PII S0031182019000684, 1541-1549. doi: 10.1017/s0031182019000684

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Beya, Michel, Netzel, Michael, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather and Hoffman, Louwrens (2023). The effects of Davidson’s plum fruit powder as plant-based preservative in raw processed meat. 69th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, Padova, Italy, 20 - 25 August 2023. Padova, Italy: Sistema Congressi.

Beya, Michel, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather, Netzel, Michael and Hoffman, Louw (2023). The effects of Kakadu plum fruit (Terminalia ferdinandiana) as biopreservative in raw processed meats. 7 International ISEKI-Food Conference, Paris, France, 5-7 July 2023.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Professor Louw Hoffman

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