A foal who was born on Fathers Day (15 June) and struggled to feed properly from her dam is now strong and healthy after receiving a plasma transfer.The filly has been named Babybel and her mother is called Brie, who was taken in by World Horse Welfare earlier this year.She simply couldnt get the hang of [nursing] for ages. Brie is a great mum and was very patient, but Babybel didnt seem to have any instinct for learning to drink at all, which is really unusual, said the charitys Penny Farm centre manager Adam Cummins.Once she was 24 hours old, our vets did a blood test that showed she hadnt taken enough vital nutrients, leaving her without enough immunity to fight infections.After some discussion, it was decided that the coloured filly should have a plasma transfer.We could have monitored her to see how she progressed over the next few days, but Ive seen other foals go downhill very quickly in similar situations and so we decided to treat her sooner rather than later, explained Adam. Once shed had the plasma transfer, the difference in the filly foal in just 24 hours was extraordinary, added Adam. [Babybel] went from being very lethargic and having no interest in life to being full of energy and a very happy little foal, he said.Video: a case of the zoomies! Babybel plays in the field while mum Brie grazesA very lucky ponyBabybels mother Brie arrived at Penny Farm as part of a welfare concern that was first reported in April. I found several ponies at the site, with one in very poor condition and, sadly, a foal who had already died, said field officer Sarah Tucker. An abandonment notice was put up but no owner came forward, so Brie and four other ponies were signed over to us by the RSPCA and taken to Penny Farm. If Babybel had been born at that site there would have been no dedicated staff on hand to provide expert care and make sure she got the specialist veterinary treatment that she needed. She really is a very lucky pony to have been born at Penny Farm. Its incredible outcomes like these that are made possible by our supporters.Find out how you can support Brie and Babybel, and other horses and ponies like her, hereMain image & video World Horse WelfareRelated contentThis is why a newborn foals hooves are fascinatingFive-day-old foal found with a bloody mouth and jaw hanging out of placeDangerously ill foal thriving after tube feeding and round-the-clock care *Video*How to tell if a horse is happyThe post Plasma transfer saves the life of newborn foal born to rescued mare (who are both named after cheese!) appeared first on Your Horse.