In equines are bloodworms and redworms and strongyles the same thing?

No, bloodworms and redworms are not the same as strongyles in equines. Bloodworms typically refer to the larval stage of certain nematodes, particularly the strongylids, which can be harmful to horses. Strongyles, on the other hand, are a specific group of parasitic worms that include both large and small strongyles, known for causing significant health issues in horses. While bloodworms can be a stage of strongyles, the terms are not interchangeable.