In order to capture the barrier and facilitators of the practices to prevent zoonotic infections in peri–urban small holder dairy farms a qualitative study was carried out among 15 smallholding dairy farmers in peri–urban areas of Ludhiana from April 2018 to May 2018. Interview theme guide was developed. Face to face interviews with farmers were conducted in the local language. All interviews were audio–recorded, transcribed, translated into English. A total of 15 interviews were conducted across the site. Results – Lack of safe dairy practice is due to perceived risk and traditional practices, financial stress, limited time, Risk factors, unplanned infrastructure and limited government support. Conclusion– evidence from this study clearly suggests that there has been a significant change in the knowledge and attitude of dairy farmers. Farmers across Ludhiana demonstrated willingness to adopt most of these good farming practices but their inability to practise considering the legitimate barriers.