BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. / Jul 08, 2024 / Business Wire / ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIVO), a pioneering biotech/agtech R&D company dedicated to developing therapeutic, medicinal and nutritional product candidates derived from proprietary algal cultures, announces the initiation of a 42-day confirmatory study targeting coccidiosis in collaboration with a major global animal health company.

This new study aims to further validate the efficacy of ZIVO’s non-antibiotic, immune-modulating product designed for the prevention and treatment of coccidiosis in broiler chickens. Building upon the positive outcomes of previous trials, this study replicates real-world conditions to ensure the product's effectiveness in commercial poultry production environments.

“We are delighted to support a global leader in animal health as they perform this confirmatory study, which holds potential to accelerate commercialization of our innovative treatment. Coccidiosis costs the poultry industry more than $10 billion annually, and traditional treatments rely heavily on antibiotics and ionophores that have not seen significant innovation in over six decades,” said John Payne, Chairman and CEO of ZIVO Bioscience.

“This 42-day study is a significant step forward in our mission to provide sustainable, antibiotic-free solutions for the poultry industry. Our product represents a groundbreaking alternative designed to boost the immune response of broiler chickens without the adverse effects associated with legacy treatments. We are optimistic the results of this study will further support its market readiness,” he added.

Funded by the major animal health company, the study focuses on the overall health and productivity of the birds under typical industry conditions, and compares administration of ZIVO’s product versus an ionophore-based treatment and versus an ionophore-based treatment combined with ZIVO’s product. The study also compares the benefits of ZIVO’s product combined with coccidiosis vaccine versus administration without the vaccine. Results from the study are expected to be available in September.

About Coccidiosis

Coccidiosis is a protozoal disease that causes diarrhea, weight loss, decreased performance and increased mortality in poultry. This disease represents a significant economic challenge for the global poultry industry, as indicated by a 2020 study that estimated annual costs ranging from $10 billion to $17 billionⁱ. Products for treating coccidiosis are mostly antibiotic- or ionophore-based, and no significant new commercial technology has been introduced in the past 60 years. The global poultry industry spends more than $1.5 billion annually on coccidiosis control, primarily using decades-old compounds that industry and consumers alike want to replace due to the risks of developing drug resistance. Coccidiosis is a common disease for chickens, especially among young chicks, and can be fatal or result in compromised digestion.

About ZIVO Bioscience

ZIVO Bioscience is a research and development company with an intellectual property portfolio comprised of proprietary algal and bacterial strains, biologically active molecules and complexes, production techniques, cultivation techniques and patented or patent pending inventions for applications in human and animal health. Please visit www.zivobioscience.com for more information.

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ⁱ Blake, D.P., Knox, J., Dehaeck, B. et al. Re-calculating the cost of coccidiosis in chickens. Vet Res 51, 115 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-020-00837-2