NOVUS to Highlight the Role of Nutrition in Advancing Coccidiosis Programs at ICC 2026
BRUSSELS, Belgium (May 12, 2026) – Poultry producers today face a persistent and costly challenge: coccidiosis is a threat to flock health and performance. Yet focusing solely on parasite control is no longer enough. As production pressures intensify and expectations for efficiency grow, successful coccidiosis programs must also address intestinal integrity and nutrient utilization.
At the 14th International Coccidiosis Conference (ICC), 2-4 June 2026 in Belgium, NOVUS will highlight how an approach using intelligent nutrition can help producers move toward performance optimization in the face of health challenges.
During the event, NOVUS Poultry Solutions Manager for Europe Stephanie Lecuelle will share a presentation showcasing new findings on the role of targeted nutrition in coccidiosis-challenged birds.
“While coccidiostat-based programs are widely used to help control coccidiosis, the approach can negatively impact gut health and nutrient utilization,” Lecuelle says. “It’s important for producers and nutritionists to take this reality seriously and understand that there are nutrition solutions available that can support birds through this common health challenge.”
Lecuelle’s presentation demonstrates how a microencapsulated blend of thymol and carvacrol (NEXT ENHANCE® 150 Feed Solution) can support gut function under multiple common poultry health challenges.
In the study conducted by NOVUS and Biofractal, broilers were reared in commercial conditions in reused litter contaminated with Escherichia coli (E. coli), Clostridium perfringens, and coccidia oocysts. The results showed that birds fed the protected blend of thymol and carvacrol exhibited a higher body weight and a lower feed conversion ratio than the control group at the end of the cycle. Supplemented birds also saw higher livability in the grower phase. Researchers used gene expression to explain the optimized health despite the health challenges the birds experienced.
For producers and nutritionists, this approach reflects an opportunity to shift from managing disease alone to supporting whole bird health. The results show that strengthening the gut environment can help to reduce the impact of coccidiosis and contribute to improved growth, feed conversion, and overall flock resilience.
“Coccidiosis control strategies must evolve,” Lecuelle explains. “Producers need to partner prevention with tools that support bird performance despite challenges. Nutrition plays a key role in achieving that balance.”
ICC participants can learn more about enhancing their coccidiosis strategies during Lecuelle’s session, starting at 11:30 a.m., local time, on June 4.
For more information about the event and to register, visit icc2026.eu.
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