[Occurence of ectoparasites in ostriches (Struthio camelus) reared in semi-arid region of Bahia].

In the period of May to August of 2005, 19 ostrich's farms were visited in the semi-arid area of the Irecê, Bahia, in order to describe the ectoparasites. The African Black ostriches were reared in intensive system, and distributed for age group, in colonies, trio, couple or cráche. In each farm, after visually inspection of the ostrich, the feathers were taken in several areas of the body and were kept in plastic bags.