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This is an inguinal hernia in a piglet.

A common problem in pigs; treat surgically via a midline skin incision, cranial to scrotum. Important to ligate and excise the vas deferens and blood vessels.

Both inguinal rings should be closed to prevent herniation post-surgery. Prevent seroma formation by removing the tunic, cremaster muscle, and extra subQ tissue; surgically close any dead space.

Follow this link to a good Merck diagram of inguinal hernia anatomy in a horse.

Intersex syndrome is described in pigs and goat (rare), but look for male and female genitalia.

Perineal hernia is more a problem of middle-aged pure-bred dogs.

In cryptorchid animals, a testicle is RETAINED, not protruding.