A 52 year-old Broken Hill man has been charged with bestiality.

Police say the incident was reported yesterday by the animal's owner.

Detective Inspector Mick Stoltenberg said the man was arrested yesterday.

"This is not, what I would consider to be a common everyday offence that police officers confront in their day to day duties," he said.

The man faces up to 14 years in jail.

He'll appear in court next month.