An Ararat teenager, 13, has been charged for the torture and death of a goose, which was filmed and distributed on social media.

Ararat Sergeant Brett Johnson said police were made aware on Thursday of a video post on Facebook that showed cruelty to a goose in Ararat.

"As a result of local public outcry, the main offender has been arrested and charged," he said.

He said video showed the boy removing an arrow from the goose and kicking it repeatedly before twisting its head off.

Sgt Johnson said the boy, 13, was charged with aggravated cruelty to an animal.

He said the boy was bailed to appear at Ararat Children's Court at a later date.

Sgt Johnson said police were still investigating other possible offenders involved.

He said police were working to remove the video from Facebook.

Earlier

ARARAT police are investigating the depiction of animal cruelty on a social media post.

Concerned community members alerted police to the posts, which involved a goose.

Investigators have arrested a 13-year-old Ararat boy and are interviewing him in relation to animal cruelty offences.

It is believed that the posts are from sometime in January this year.

Police urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or lodge a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.