The occurrence of scrotal and umbilical hernias is often a frustrating concern for commercial farms. One can conclude that both environmental and genetic causes can stimulate the incidence of these physical defects. Neither trait is controlled through simple genetic inheritance, thus there are no simple procedures to reduce their incidence. If the incidence of either of these defects occurs through the introduction of a new boar or female line, farms should work with their genetic suppliers in a systematic approach to develop a plan to reduce the incidence of these maladies. In addition, farms should evaluate their own management and hygiene procedures to minimize environmental causes.