Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is more than just a good idea. From reducing anxiety and depression to enhancing social skills and emotional resilience, therapy animals offer unique therapeutic benefits. The preferred animals are usually dogs and cats. But increasingly, researchers are looking at other animals — including cows. In fact, “cow cuddling” seems to be a growing trend, but it’s still understudied. Originating from the Dutch practice of “koeknuffelen,” cow cuddling involves humans engaging in therapeutic interactions with cows and bulls. In a new study, a team of researchers from the U…