Ricardo the New Jersey Transit runaway steer hospitalized for infection

SUSSEX COUNTY, New Jersey (WABC) -- The steer who captured hearts after escaping a slaughterhouse before making a run for it on New Jersey Transit tracks last month is in the hospital.

A spokesperson for Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue where Ricardo has been staying says the steer has been fighting an infection since Christmas.
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Ricardo has been staying at Cornell Large Animal Hospital while he recovers and receives treatment.

He has had several X-rays and ultrasounds and even had a cast put on his leg to help in the healing process as the wound is on a joint.
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The sanctuary said he is doing well and return to the sanctuary when he is completely healed.



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