Due to an unexpectedly high mortality rate among tested chickens, ZIVO to conduct a new study with results expected by mid-year

Zivo Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIVO) (the “Company”), a biotech/agtech R&D company engaged in the development of therapeutic, medicinal and nutritional product candidates derived from proprietary algal cultures, today announced the results of a four-month study performed by a third party on behalf of a potential partner company, which included a 42-day coccidiosis trial in broiler chickens. The study evaluating the Company’s novel immune-modulating biologic for treating coccidiosis in broiler chickens produced questionable results due to a high disease burden among tested chickens.

The pathogen inoculation used in the study produced an unexpectedly strong and concentrated disease challenge that resulted in a mortality rate 4-5 times higher than a typical study, and not representative of conditions expected in commercial broiler production houses. Despite efforts to titrate the inoculum in advance to assure an appropriate study environment, the disease burden was elevated far beyond naturally occurring or target study conditions.

Based on numerous previously successful trials that more closely replicated disease levels observed in commercial production facilities, ZIVO remains confident that its novel product for broiler chickens represents a disruptive solution to coccidiosis, one of the most significant challenges facing the global poultry industry.

“Today’s news is a disappointing development for ZIVO Bioscience because we were expecting a favorable result from this latest test, as we have seen from numerous similar studies ZIVO has conducted and published. We plan to move forward quickly based on what we learned and have already begun the process to conduct a new study that should be completed by mid-year,” said John Payne, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of ZIVO Bioscience.

"ZIVO remains focused on a biotech business strategy prioritizing its product candidate for the treatment of coccidiosis in chickens and continues work with the USDA for final approval. We believe this strategy will result in the best opportunity to optimize value through achieving sustainable revenue in the shortest timeframe possible. In addition to the poultry market, our extensive research indicates there are numerous additional health benefits or disease treatments to be derived from our proprietary algal culture for livestock, companion animals and humans. We intend to pursue those opportunities, as well,” added Mr. Payne.

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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