vrn6rnABSTRACTrnStunting is a chronic condition reflecting poor nutrition and health. Despite significant reductionsrnin stunting, it is still a major public health concern. Recently, it has been hypothesized thatrnexposure to livestock can be a risk factor for diarrhea and environmental enteric disorder /EED/rnin young children, which may significantly contribute to under nutrition. Thus, this study aimedrnto explore the relationship between Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and animal keeping with childrngrowth.rnA cross-sectional study was conducted in four selected kebeles of Amhara region. Selectedrnhouseholds were interviewed. Household observations were conducted to check the presence ofrnanimals in the compound and inside the house, as well as spot-check animal feces in therncompound. Anthropometric measurements were taken from 394 children aged 6-59 months.rnHeight-for-Age Z (HAZ) score was calculated and classified according to the WHO guideline.rnThe association between linear growth and animal keeping was analyzed using spearmanrncorrelation that adjusted for covariates.rnDietary diversity was low and mainly consisted of starchy staples. Childâ€˜s stunting was highlyrnprevalent (32%). HAZ was found to be negatively associated with the number of goats owned (prn< 0.05); whereas child underweight and wasting was associated with number of horses in thernhousehold (p < 0.05). The distance between barn and the household was associated with childrnunderweight.rnInterventions that promote livestock ownership and consumption of animal products are neededrnin this setting, but this should be accompanied with improvements in animal handling to preventrnchildrenâ€˜s exposure to animal feces.