2.3. Statistics
Data from was checked for homogeneity of variances (Levene) and normality (Kolmogorov–Smirnov) prior to statistical analysis. A t-test was used to evaluate differences in caprylic acid concentration of the same sampling points between the two dosing groups in the laboratory experiments and in fish weight and parasitic intensity between control and caprylic-treated groups at similar time points in the field trials. A significant difference was set at p < 0.05.