At 12 months ( prior to animal donations ) , the Terai intervention group had improved child weight ( p = .04 ) , improved child height ( p = .05 ) , and reduced sick days ( p = .03 ) , as well as increased household income ( p = .004 ) , increased ownership of animals ( p = .04 ) and land ( p = .04 ) , and improved sanitation practices ( p < .01 ) .